T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Early Years

What Modules will you Study?

The T Level in Education & Early Years is a two year programme.

You will learn subjects such as safeguarding, child development, supporting education, special educational needs and disability. You will learn how to plan, provide and review educational opportunities and support the class teacher to enhance children’s education.


The course offers occupational specialism in assisting teaching in schools.

This course includes a substantial industry placement of 1 to 2 days per week.

In the video below Emily desrcibes what it is like to study a T Level in Education and Childcare at Furness College.

How long is the course?

Full-time over two years

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.

A grade 4 or above is needed in science to progress to degrees in primary teaching at university.

All applicants are required to have a Children’s Enhanced Workforce DBS.The DBS check will be applied for before starting the course, at a cost of £56.

What opportunities will this lead to?

The T Level allows progression onto university to do a Primary Teaching Degree and careers in education. Students may continue to study at Furness College on the Foundation Degree for Children, Young People and their Services. Information can be found on the university course page.