Education and Early Years: T Level (Technical Qualification) (2 Years FT)

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English and maths). Learners progressing from a Level 2 course will need a BTEC Level 2 Diploma with a good Merit profile or NCFE Level 2 achieved, along with English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Learners must have enthusiasm about working with children and young people. Students will also need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application (formerly CRB) to attend work placements. More information about your Disclosure and Barring Service check will be provided at enrollment.

The course is divided into core components and an occupational specialism component.

The core components covered such as:

• Wider Context
• Supporting Education
• Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing
• Behaviour
• Parents, families and carers
• Working with others
• Child development
• Observation and assessment
• Reflective practice
• Equality and diversity
• Special educational needs and disability
• English as an additional language

Occupational Specialism component 0-8 years (Early Years Educator):

• Support and promote children’s play, development and early education
• Plan, provide and review care, play and educational opportunities to enable children to progress

• Safeguard and promote the health, safety and well-being of children
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s development.

Assessment is through examinations, assignments and a substantial employer-led project.  The project will be a controlled assessment that is linked to your work experience.

This qualification will support students on to a range of progression routes including employment, higher education and apprenticeships. The T Level study programme is eligible for UCAS points equivalent to three A levels. The degrees that previous learners have progressed into include teacher training, early childhood studies, psychology, or onto the BSc (Hons) Professional Studies delivered at Weymouth College’s HE Centre in partnership with University of Plymouth.

Job roles may include employment as an early years educator, classroom teaching assistant, special needs assistant, nanny or children rep in holiday destinations.