Shaping the future, one placement at a time
Host a T Level student and benefit from motivated learners ready to contribute and grow – at no cost to your business.
With subjects ranging from business and digital to engineering and construction, placements provide valuable capacity while helping young people gain essential industry experience.
Support future talent development, explore potential employees, and help shape an industry driven alternative to A Levels.
Strategic impact for your business
Unlike apprenticeships, T Levels are an educational partnership where the student remains based at college for 80% of their time, giving you a cost-effective “extended interview” to trial new talent. These students may bring imaginative new ideas and energy to your business through a zero-cost talent pipeline.
How it works
Step One: Designing the placement
Before a student ever sets foot on your premises, we ensure the placement is built for a specific purpose.
- Defining the role: our team works with you to identify a project or departmental need where a student can provide genuine support.
- Setting objectives: we co-create a structured ‘Learning Plan’ so you know exactly what the student aims to achieve and how their work contributes to your KPIs.
- Flexible scheduling: we determine the delivery model that suits your workflow, whether that’s a continuous 45-day block or 1-2 days per week over a longer period.
- Health & Safety setup: we provide a simple framework for risk assessments and ensure your Employer’s Liability Insurance is aligned for student hosting.
What do T Level students get from UCS College Group?
All T Level students working across any of our Colleges will have access to:
What will it cost you?
T Levels are modern qualifications that refresh traditional work experience. They have a minimal cost.
| Feature | SME / Small Business | Large Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment Fee | £0 with UCS College Group | £0 with UCS College Group |
| Student Salary | £0 (optional to pay) | £0 (optional to pay) |
| Government Support | ESF grants (up to £800) to cover PPE, DBS, or training costs | Support available to cover essential upfront placement costs |
| Staff Training | No cost to employer | No cost to employer |
Industry-standard excellence
T Levels are a prestigious new qualification, rigorously designed in collaboration with leading UK employers to ensure the curriculum reflects the modern workplace.
When you host a UCS College Group student, you are partnering with an institution committed to high-level technical competency and professional readiness.
By integrating a student into your team, you are gaining an ambitious individual trained in the latest technical standards, ready to contribute to your commercial success from day one.
T Levels across industry sectors
UCS College Group was an early adopter of the T Level programme, and we offer an extensive range of T Levels in various popular industry sectors, including Engineering, Agriculture, Business and more!
NHS partnership
We have long-standing relationships with NHS trusts, local authorities, and public sector bodies. Our T Level Health students often work in Musgrove Park Hospital, learning from the best in a real-world setting.
A T Level industry placement lasts for a minimum of 315 hours, which is approximately 45 days. This can be delivered in a way that suits your business, such as one day a week or a concentrated block.
No. Because placements are part of a full-time educational course, there is no legal requirement to pay the student a wage.
T Levels are Level 3 qualifications, making them equivalent in size and rigor to three A Levels, but with a heavy focus on technical industry skills.
We provide a dedicated coordinator to handle all the paperwork, health and safety checks, and tripartite reviews to ensure the placement is progressing smoothly for both you and the student.
Industry Sectors
UCS College Group is your gateway to workforce excellence. We offer a range of courses across multiple industry sectors, including Nuclear & Clean Energy, Construction, and Civil Engineering.
Apprenticeships
Our employer-led approach ensures training reflects real industry needs, with full recruitment and vacancy support provided by your dedicated Business Relationship Manager.
Partner with Us
We want to hear from employers. Your insight helps shape our curriculum, ensuring training provision is aligned with real industry requirements.
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