T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare

About this course

T Level in education and childcare will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding in a broad range of topics such as child development, safeguarding and special educational needs, as well as learning about the role of families and support agencies.  It’s a diverse and fascinating subject, and you’ll be able to delve into the specifics of social interaction, how language is acquired and understanding behaviour.  You’ll also build your skills in becoming a reflective practitioner with an understanding of the broader context of education.

You’ll then be able to choose a specialism, which is designed to support your interests and ambitions to progress in a specific area. This is where you can get deeper into your chosen subject, developing and practising the skills needed for an occupation.

What will the course involve?

Year 1 Core component: the knowledge and underpinning concepts, theories and principles as well as core skills for the education and childcare sector.

Year 2- Occupational specialisms:

• Early Years Educator

• Assisting Teaching

Students will only complete one occupational specialism.

The occupational specialisms provide students with knowledge and skills required to enter employment or further study in the specific occupational area.

Students are required to take part in a substantial industry placement that  runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

You could progress on to study a Level 3 T-Level in Health or another Level 3 vocational qualification. You could apply for an Apprenticeship or go into employment in the Health and Social Care sector.

What qualifications will I need?

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths

How much will the course cost?

Next Steps

You could progress on to study a Level 3 T-Level in Health or another Level 3 vocational qualification. You could apply for an Apprenticeship or go into employment in the Health and Social Care sector.