Creating the next generation of health and science workers

T Levels mark a revolution in technical education.

NCFE is spearheading the development of the technical qualifications that will sit at the centre of the following 3 health and science T Levels:

Health
Healthcare science
Science

Health and science T levels are a high-quality, work-focussed alternative to A levels for young people once they’ve completed their GCSEs.

They will be available for delivery from September 2021. Once launched, they will become one main routes through which a young person will enter the health and science sector.

Backed by employers, developed by experts

We’re working with over 133 leading health and science sector bodies, employers, expert practitioners and training providers to develop the technical qualification that underpins the health and science T Levels.

This substantial collaboration enables us to ensure these technical qualifications reflect the needs of the health and science sector and specialist occupations they serve – in turn supporting students’ preparation for work or further study in the sector.

Supporting providers every step of the way

We understand that delivering T levels is a major change for training providers. That's why we’re developing a comprehensive package of support materials and activities to help providers get ready to deliver brilliant T level programmes.

Our offer includes:

Guidance documents
Support videos
Sample assessment materials

An extension of your T Level team

Every NCFE T Level provider is assigned a dedicated account specialist who is on hand to support them throughout their T Level journey. This single point of contact means the answer to any T Level query is never more than a phone call or email away.

About the health and science T Levels

These Level 3 technical qualifications will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training or study in the health and science sector. The core knowledge and understanding will be assessed through an examination and core skills through a practical employer-set project. In addition to this, maths, English and general digital skills will be integrated within the qualification in occupationally relevant contexts.