Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Accepted
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Shift in T Level narrative adds complexity, but UCAS points are welcomed.
Conclusion
The Department’s narrative around T Levels has shifted from early emphasis on skilled employment as the qualification’s primary outcome. We have heard that this has added complexity for stakeholders. However, we fully support the Department’s decision to award T Levels UCAS points, which will enable students to keep their progression options open.
Government Response Summary
The government notes the committee's interest in T Levels and outlines ongoing work with stakeholders to raise awareness and ensure clarity on progression opportunities. It confirms the agreed UCAS tariff allocation for T Levels, which will support student access to higher education.
Paragraph Reference:
39
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
We note that the Committee is particularly interested in raising awareness of T Levels and ensuring their alignment with other programmes. We are working with a wide range of stakeholders and partners such as Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), IFATE, and the National Careers Service to raise awareness of T Levels among key audiences to ensure that they are fully understood. We are also ensuring that progression opportunities and alignment with other programmes, such as apprenticeships and Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), are clear. Additionally, for higher education, we have agreed with UCAS a tariff allocation for separate elements of the Technical Qualification: an allocation for students that have passed the Core and completed the Industry Placement, and an allocation for students that have passed the Occupational Specialism and completed the Industry Placement. This will be applicable to all students for confirmation and clearing from Summer 2023 onwards. This change will support students to access HE courses if they did not achieve the full programme.