Level X

T Level Science (Laboratory Sciences)

overview

Course code:
CSCI041F
Subject area:
Sciences, T Levels
Attendance:
Full Time
Qualification:
T Level Science: Laboratory Sciences (Level 3)
Duration:
2 Years
Venue:
Chichester

Start Date	End Date	Description
02/09/2024	26/06/2026	Chichester / Full Time	Apply
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What would I pay?

About the course

The Laboratory Sciences T-Level is for learners who wish to progress into skilled employment within the science sector, Higher Education or Apprenticeships.

The main area of study covers:
Core Science
Laboratory Sciences Occupational Specialism
Employer Set Project
Either weekly (2 days a week) or block industry placement

This T-Level has been developed in collaboration with employers who specialise within the scientific sector of the industry. This prepares learners with the knowledge and skills they'll need for the workplace.

There will be a mixture of classroom-based teaching and learning and 'on-the-job' learning as this T-Level includes at least 315 hours of industry placement (approximately 45 days).

This new qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to laboratory sciences sector. You'll learn about the current and emerging practical techniques that are applied within the laboratory setting as well as good scientific and clinical practice, health and safety and scientific methodology.

Further information

WHO CAN JOIN?

GCSEs: T Levels are a lot like A-Levels, and are an option to consider once you have completed your GCSEs.

To be accepted onto the Science T level, you should have five GCSEs at grade 9-4, which includes English Language and Maths at a grade 4 or above and all Sciences (combined or triple) at a grade 5 or above.

NOTE: Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service Application (DBS) may be required as you may undertake placements that engage with vulnerable people.

Age: You will need to be aged between 16 – 18 at the start of the qualification.

If you have a question about entry requirements, please contact us on t-levels@chichester.ac.uk or call 01243 786321 and ask to speak to the T Level team.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED

T Levels are made up of three elements:

Core Component
This will be split into two parts:

Technical knowledge and skills relevant to the T Levels industry. You’ll need to demonstrate that you:
• Understand how your industry works;
• Understand how occupational specialisms fit within the
industry; and
• Know the working practices in the industry.

An employer-set project which will require you to apply your knowledge and skills to a set challenge.

The core component will be 100% externally essessed.

Specialist Skills
You’ll learn specialist skills for your industry in a classroom-based environment, such as workshops and labs. You will need to show evidence of your achievement and demonstrate your ability to work in your chosen industry.

The specialist skills element will be by externally assessed, except for an internally marked observation element.

Industry Placements
Industry placements are an essential part of the T Level qualification, and you’ll complete between 45-60 days in a placement. This means you’ll develop the workplace skills that employers are looking for, gain a clearer idea about the job and even the possibility of opportunities to secure future employment!