Understanding T Levels and the T Level Foundation Year

Our popular Understanding T Levels course (UTL) is tailored to different roles, and provides an initial introduction for all those planning, delivering or supporting T Levels. The course includes learning activities, formative assessment tools, and support. 

UTL is a mixture of online on-demand and live online/face-to-face courses. We recommend you complete the online on-demand course first at a time that suits you. This will ensure you are prepared for the live online/face-to-face course and will help you get the most from your CPD activity. 

Accessing the courses

To book, sign up or login to your ETF account and click on the Professional Development Platform tile in your account dashboard and log in. Then log in to the TLPD area of the Learning Platform before clicking on the course links.

*If you are a new user, please follow the previous steps and complete your PDP profile.

For the Post-16 sector

This introductory course is for teachers, managers and support staff preparing for the delivery of T Levels. This course will help you to explore a range of factors for implementation, delivery and assessment of the T Level and will clearly signpost the extensive range of support available when planning next steps. 

  • Online, on-demand course (TLPDU001): Understanding T Levels in the Post-16 sector. Book here.  
  • Live online / face-to-face event (TLPDU201): Understanding T Levels for the Post-16 Sector. Book here.
     

In-house training can be facilitated for your team as a group, either face-to-face or virtually. Contact your Area Relationship and Development Lead for more information. 

Staff in schools

T Levels: What are they and who are they for? is an introductory course for KS3, KS4 and KS5 teaching and learner support staff in schools, academies, and UTCs and covers all the essentials about T Levels. You will find out about T Level structure, content and delivery demands and the wider context of technical education policy. Packed with useful information, it will help you have informed discussions with learners about T Levels. 

  • Live online / face-to-face event (TLPDU260): T Levels: What are they and who are they for? Book here.  

Introducing the T Level Foundation Year course

This course is designed to support TLFY providers and organisations that are considering TLFY delivery. It provides a general introduction to the structure and purpose of the TLFY, before exploring some key considerations for design, planning, delivery and employer engagement. Complete this course at your own pace via the online learning platform (3 guided learning hours).

  • Online, on-demand course (TLPDU040): Introducing the T Level Foundation Year. Book here.