Childcare: Education and Early Years T Level Level 3 (FCHD)

T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 year olds that are studied at the same level as doing A Levels. They are for young people who prefer a more technical education when they come to College, rather than following a purely academic pathway, or a work-based apprenticeship.

T Levels provide a mixture of:

• Technical knowledge and practical skills specific to the student’s chosen industry or occupation.
• An industry placement of at least 45 days in their chosen industry or occupation. Watch this short Government video to hear why students find completing industry placements so beneficial.
• Relevant Maths, English and digital skills.
• Common workplace skills.

Students who achieve a T Level will get a nationally recognised certificate which employers will use as evidence in their recruitment.

T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom or workshop-based learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience.

Studying this T Level helps you learn skills like working with others, observing, and understanding child development.

You’ll do a 45-day work placement per year and improve your Maths, English, and digital skills.

Topics include:

Supporting education

Safeguarding and wellbeing

Health and safety

Equality and diversity

Special Educational Needs

English as an additional language

Parents, families and carers

At the interview, share any work or volunteer experience and your placement preferences.

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2026

Course length: 2 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PCHDTLEV

Core Component:

• Paper A written examination
• Paper B written examination
• Employer set project

In order to achieve a grade for Core Components, students must have results for both sub-components (the core written (examinations) and the employer set project).

The combined results for these sub-components will be aggregated to form the overall grade A*-E and U.

Occupational Specialism Component:

• Synoptic Assignments

You are also required to successfully achieve a Distinction/Merit/Pass grade in one of the Occupational Specialism Components.

Five GCSEs at grades 4 or above including GCSE English and Maths or Level 2 Early Years and Education plus GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or equivalent Level 2 qualification.

Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on the chosen Occupational Specialism:

• Employment
• Higher Education
• Degree Apprenticeship