Exploring The Options For Parents & Carers
If your child is thinking about their next steps and is interested in continuing to learn in a practical and job-focused way, there are several technical education options that could be just what they’re looking for.
Use our comparison guide and our rapid reads to find out all about Apprenticeships, T Levels and HTQs, to help your child decide if one of these exciting options could be right for them.
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What Are Apprenticeships?
Apprenticeships are paid employment while gaining qualifications in the chosen field.
Mainly based in the workplace with the equivalent of 6 hours per week spent on off-the-job training.
What Are T Levels?
T Levels are a mainly classroom based technical qualification (80% of the time) with industry placement experience included (20% of the time).
They will suit students who wish to start working towards a skilled occupation, prefer a practical approach to learning and want a predominantly classroom-based course.
What Are HTQS?
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are classroom-based, job-focused qualifications such as HNCs, HNDs and Foundation Degrees, that have been approved against employer-developed standards for specific job roles.
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