T Level Foundation - Science - IEA

This Level 2 course is part of our Industry Excellence Academy for Science and is designed to support your transition to study T Levels. The course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for your future career.

On this T Level Transition programme you'll complete a Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science and spend 105 hours on an external work placement with an employer as well as gain a variety of transferable employability skills.

You'll learn all about a wide range of topics including biology and the environment, application of chemical substances and health applications of life science to name a few.

All of the theory you learn on this qualification will be underpinned by practical work to ensure you understand how to work safely and precisely which is vital for a career in the science industry.

Those successful in gaining a place on the Transition Programmes will be eligible for the ‘T Award', a package of benefits that includes:

• £300 per year bursary*
• Curriculum based incentives
• Free branded work wear
• Opportunity to take part in exciting college-wide competitions
• Minimum 20% delivery by industry experts
• Access to industry standard laptop* (as appropriate)
• Minimum 15- day industry placement
• Digital Business upskilling
• Master classes
• And much more

*Subject to requirements including 95% attendance, positive attitude and grade profile.
This course has been designed with Employer input. Through an external work placement within the local Science sector, you will observe and experience standard science procedures and understand the theory behind them.

Grade 4 in English or Maths and another 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including Science). Successful completion of a two-week Summer School is also required.

Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.

Over the course of your studies you will complete a number of assessments including exams, coursework and a work placement.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you'll have the opportunity to progress on to our Level 3 T Level in Science.
Once you've completed a T Level you'll have the opportunity to progress on to university if you wish, with T Levels being worth UCAS points and recognised by university and education providers. For example, a T Level Distinction would be worth the same as 3 A Levels at A*.
This could lead you into a career as a laboratory technician, science technician, chemical analyst, research and development scientist, environmental scientist and many other science based occupations.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?
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