T levels - Revision history

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	* Tackling the construction skills shortage.		* Tackling the construction skills shortage.

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	In February 2019, the Association of Colleges wanred that T levels may be under threat due to a lack of teachers. Chief Executive David Hughes said: “Adequate funding is needed for colleges to be able to attract and retain the right staff and have the right equipment; current funding levels do not support that so they cannot be delivered.”		In February 2019, the Association of Colleges wanred that T levels may be under threat due to a lack of teachers. Chief Executive David Hughes said: “Adequate funding is needed for colleges to be able to attract and retain the right staff and have the right equipment; current funding levels do not support that so they cannot be delivered.”
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		+	In February 2020, the government announced plans to remove funding for courses with low student numbers. The government claims that the current system is confusing with around 12,000 qualifications on offer to young people at Level 3 and below - often with multiple qualifications in the same subject area. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plans-to-remove-funding-for-courses-with-low-student-numbers https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plans-to-remove-funding-for-courses-with-low-student-numbers]

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	* Tackling the construction skills shortage.		* Tackling the construction skills shortage.

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	In January 2019, the government announced that it would invest £38m from the T Level Capital Fund in new classrooms, building refurbishments and equipment upgrades for T Level construction and building services engineering courses. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/38-million-t-level-capital-fund-launches--3 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/38-million-t-level-capital-fund-launches--3]		In January 2019, the government announced that it would invest £38m from the T Level Capital Fund in new classrooms, building refurbishments and equipment upgrades for T Level construction and building services engineering courses. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/38-million-t-level-capital-fund-launches--3 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/38-million-t-level-capital-fund-launches--3]
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		+	In February 2019, the Association of Colleges wanred that T levels may be under threat due to a lack of teachers. Chief Executive David Hughes said: “Adequate funding is needed for colleges to be able to attract and retain the right staff and have the right equipment; current funding levels do not support that so they cannot be delivered.”

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	= Updates =		= Updates =

−	In ~~Febraury~~ 2019, the government announced that it would invest £38m from the T Level Capital Fund in new classrooms, building refurbishments and equipment upgrades for T Level construction and building services engineering courses.	+	In January 2019, the government announced that it would invest £38m from the T Level Capital Fund in new classrooms, building refurbishments and equipment upgrades for T Level construction and building services engineering courses. Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/38-million-t-level-capital-fund-launches--3 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/38-million-t-level-capital-fund-launches--3]

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	(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches)]		(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches)]

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Updates =

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	In Febraury 2019, the government announced that it would invest £38m from the T Level Capital Fund in new classrooms, building refurbishments and equipment upgrades for T Level construction and building services engineering courses.
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	* Apprenticeships levy.		* Apprenticeships levy.

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	(Ref. [https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/ https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/])		(Ref. [https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/ https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/])

−	In September 2018, the Department for Education (DfE) launched a competition inviting bids for groups to win the right to develop, deliver and award the first three T levels (one of which will be construction) from September 2020.	+	In September 2018, the Department for Education (DfE) launched a competition inviting bids for groups to win the right to develop, deliver and award the first three T levels (one of which will be construction) from September 2020. The successful bidders will be awarded exclusive rights to deliver the construction T level, and make sure it is of high quality. The Invitation to Tender remains open to bids until 26 October 2018. The contracts are expected to be awarded in early-March 2019.
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−	The successful bidders will be awarded exclusive rights to deliver the construction T level, and make sure it is of high quality.	+
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−	The Invitation to Tender remains open to bids until 26 October 2018. The contracts are expected to be awarded in early-March 2019.	+

	(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches)]		(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches)]

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	The construction panel is chaired by Julian Weightman, chairman and owner of Border Craft Group and board member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).		The construction panel is chaired by Julian Weightman, chairman and owner of Border Craft Group and board member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

−	FMB chief executive Brian Berry said; “One of the biggest potential stumbling blocks for the T-level initiative will be the required amount of work experience for each young person. T-levels will rely on all students being able to complete three months’ work experience with an employer in their second year. Given that CITB statistics show the number of young people in construction-related further education far outweighs the number of apprenticeship places being offered by employers we need to find a solution to this problem."	+	FMB chief executive Brian Berry said; “One of the biggest potential stumbling blocks for the T level initiative will be the required amount of work experience for each young person. T levels will rely on all students being able to complete three months’ work experience with an employer in their second year. Given that CITB statistics show the number of young people in construction-related further education far outweighs the number of apprenticeship places being offered by employers we need to find a solution to this problem."

−	Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said; “The make-up of the panel developing the content of construction T-levels should be more representative, with SMEs playing a more predominant role since they account for 98% of the industry.”	+	Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said; “The make-up of the panel developing the content of construction T levels should be more representative, with SMEs playing a more predominant role since they account for 98% of the industry.”

	Click here to see the full [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/post-16-skills-plan-and-independent-report-on-technical-education T levels Action Plan].		Click here to see the full [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/post-16-skills-plan-and-independent-report-on-technical-education T levels Action Plan].

−	On 5 January 2017, the membership of the T~~-Levels~~ panels, responsible for developing the outline content for new T levels, was confirmed. The panels are made up of employers, professional bodies and providers and help in creating technical education programmes. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership])	+	On 5 January 2017, the membership of the T levels panels, responsible for developing the outline content for new T levels, was confirmed. The panels are made up of employers, professional bodies and providers and help in creating technical education programmes. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership])

	= T Level providers =		= T Level providers =

−	On 27 May 2018, the Education Secretary Damian Hinds named the first 52 colleges and other providers set to teach T ~~Levels~~. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education])	+	On 27 May 2018, the Education Secretary Damian Hinds named the first 52 colleges and other providers set to teach T levels. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education])

−	Hinds said; "T ~~Levels~~ represent a once in a lifetime opportunity to reform technical education in this country so we can rival the world’s best performing systems. Naming the first 52 colleges and providers where young people will be able to study the first T ~~Levels~~ is an important step forward, and we will continue the work with business and the education sector so everyone can benefit from these vital reforms."	+	Hinds said; "T levels represent a once in a lifetime opportunity to reform technical education in this country so we can rival the world’s best performing systems. Naming the first 52 colleges and providers where young people will be able to study the first T levels is an important step forward, and we will continue the work with business and the education sector so everyone can benefit from these vital reforms."

	Mark Lawton, Construction T level panel member at Skanska said; "We continue to support efforts which increase the accessibility of opportunities to people from all backgrounds – helping to develop a more diverse and inclusive industry."		Mark Lawton, Construction T level panel member at Skanska said; "We continue to support efforts which increase the accessibility of opportunities to people from all backgrounds – helping to develop a more diverse and inclusive industry."

−	Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said; "The construction sector’s demand for suitable skilled workers is as crucial as ever. What is clear is that T-levels, A-levels, apprenticeships and TechBacc programmes are all equally vital."	+	Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said; "The construction sector’s demand for suitable skilled workers is as crucial as ever. What is clear is that T levels , A levels, apprenticeships and TechBacc programmes are all equally vital."

−	However, on 29 May 2018, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) questioned whether the ~~Government~~ was being realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T ~~Levels~~. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said; “The idea that a student who has completed a T ~~Level~~ in bricklaying is able to call themselves a qualified bricklayer is not credible. The ~~Government~~ must be realistic about how much can be achieved in two years of largely college-based learning. Although T ~~Levels~~ include a three-month work placement, when the rest of the individual’s knowledge and skills are acquired in the classroom, in construction they will need more time onsite, post-T ~~Level~~, before they can and should describe themselves as being qualified in that trade. Small and medium-sized construction firms, which do the bulk of training in our industry, would rather view T ~~Levels~~ as a rich pool of talent through which to find apprentices.” Ref [https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/ https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/]	+	However, on 29 May 2018, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) questioned whether the government was being realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T levels.
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		+	Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said; “The idea that a student who has completed a T level in bricklaying is able to call themselves a qualified bricklayer is not credible. The government must be realistic about how much can be achieved in two years of largely college-based learning.
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		+	"Although T levels include a three-month work placement, when the rest of the individual’s knowledge and skills are acquired in the classroom, in construction they will need more time onsite, post-T level, before they can and should describe themselves as being qualified in that trade. Small and medium-sized construction firms, which do the bulk of training in our industry, would rather view T levels as a rich pool of talent through which to find apprentices.”
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		+	(Ref. [https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/ https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/])
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		+	In September 2018, the Department for Education (DfE) launched a competition inviting bids for groups to win the right to develop, deliver and award the first three T levels (one of which will be construction) from September 2020.
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		+	The successful bidders will be awarded exclusive rights to deliver the construction T level, and make sure it is of high quality.
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		+	The Invitation to Tender remains open to bids until 26 October 2018. The contracts are expected to be awarded in early-March 2019.
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		+	(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches https://www.gov.uk/government/news/t-levels-move-another-step-closer-as-competition-launches)]

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Designing Buildings at 06:22, 5 July 2018

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	* Construction Industry Training Board CITB.		* Construction Industry Training Board CITB.
	* Construction sector deal.		* Construction sector deal.
		+	* Construction Sector Deal launch.
	* Eight ways to win the fight for talent in construction.		* Eight ways to win the fight for talent in construction.
	* National Infrastructure Plan for Skills.		* National Infrastructure Plan for Skills.

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	= T Level providers =		= T Level providers =

−	On 27 May 2018, the Education Secretary Damian Hinds named the first 52 colleges and other providers set to teach T Levels. ~~Hinds said~~:	+	On 27 May 2018, the Education Secretary Damian Hinds named the first 52 colleges and other providers set to teach T Levels. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education])

−	"T Levels represent a once in a lifetime opportunity to reform technical education in this country so we can rival the world’s best performing systems. Naming the first 52 colleges and providers where young people will be able to study the first T Levels is an important step forward, and we will continue the work with business and the education sector so everyone can benefit from these vital reforms."	+	Hinds said; "T Levels represent a once in a lifetime opportunity to reform technical education in this country so we can rival the world’s best performing systems. Naming the first 52 colleges and providers where young people will be able to study the first T Levels is an important step forward, and we will continue the work with business and the education sector so everyone can benefit from these vital reforms."

−	Mark Lawton, Construction T level panel member at Skanska said:	+	Mark Lawton, Construction T level panel member at Skanska said; "We continue to support efforts which increase the accessibility of opportunities to people from all backgrounds – helping to develop a more diverse and inclusive industry."
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−	"We continue to support efforts which increase the accessibility of opportunities to people from all backgrounds – helping to develop a more diverse and inclusive industry."	+

	Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said; "The construction sector’s demand for suitable skilled workers is as crucial as ever. What is clear is that T-levels, A-levels, apprenticeships and TechBacc programmes are all equally vital."		Julia Evans, Chief Executive, BSRIA, said; "The construction sector’s demand for suitable skilled workers is as crucial as ever. What is clear is that T-levels, A-levels, apprenticeships and TechBacc programmes are all equally vital."
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−	~~(Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-t-levels-mark-a-revolution-in-technical-education])~~

	However, on 29 May 2018, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) questioned whether the Government was being realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T Levels. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said; “The idea that a student who has completed a T Level in bricklaying is able to call themselves a qualified bricklayer is not credible. The Government must be realistic about how much can be achieved in two years of largely college-based learning. Although T Levels include a three-month work placement, when the rest of the individual’s knowledge and skills are acquired in the classroom, in construction they will need more time onsite, post-T Level, before they can and should describe themselves as being qualified in that trade. Small and medium-sized construction firms, which do the bulk of training in our industry, would rather view T Levels as a rich pool of talent through which to find apprentices.” Ref [https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/ https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/]		However, on 29 May 2018, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) questioned whether the Government was being realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T Levels. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said; “The idea that a student who has completed a T Level in bricklaying is able to call themselves a qualified bricklayer is not credible. The Government must be realistic about how much can be achieved in two years of largely college-based learning. Although T Levels include a three-month work placement, when the rest of the individual’s knowledge and skills are acquired in the classroom, in construction they will need more time onsite, post-T Level, before they can and should describe themselves as being qualified in that trade. Small and medium-sized construction firms, which do the bulk of training in our industry, would rather view T Levels as a rich pool of talent through which to find apprentices.” Ref [https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/ https://www.fmb.org.uk/about-the-fmb/newsroom/government-must-be-realistic-about-skills-of-construction-t-level-students/]

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		+	= Introduction =
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	First announced in 2016, ‘T levels’ create an additional route for young people to study a technical qualification at level 3; equivalent to A levels.		First announced in 2016, ‘T levels’ create an additional route for young people to study a technical qualification at level 3; equivalent to A levels.

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	On 5 January 2017, the membership of the T-Levels panels, responsible for developing the outline content for new T levels, was confirmed. The panels are made up of employers, professional bodies and providers and help in creating technical education programmes. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership])		On 5 January 2017, the membership of the T-Levels panels, responsible for developing the outline content for new T levels, was confirmed. The panels are made up of employers, professional bodies and providers and help in creating technical education programmes. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/t-level-panels-membership])
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		+	= T Level providers =

	On 27 May 2018, the Education Secretary Damian Hinds named the first 52 colleges and other providers set to teach T Levels. Hinds said:		On 27 May 2018, the Education Secretary Damian Hinds named the first 52 colleges and other providers set to teach T Levels. Hinds said: