Primary education in

Sixth form colleges / further education colleges

Students over 16 typically study in the sixth form of a school (sixth form is a historical terms for Years 12–13), in a separate sixth form college, or in a Further Education (FE) College. Courses at FE colleges, referred to as further education courses, can also be studied by adults over 18. Students typically study Level-3 qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC National Awards and level-3 NVQs. Some 16–18 students will be encouraged to study Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number, and Information Technology at this time.

Apprenticeships and traineeships

The National Apprenticeship Service helps people 16 or more years of age enter apprenticeships in order to learn a skilled trade. Traineeships are also overseen by the National Apprenticeship Service, and are education and a training programmes that are combined with work experience to give trainees the skills needed to get an apprenticeship.^[54]

T Levels[edit]

T Levels are a technical qualification introduced between 2020 and 2023 in England. The aim of the new T Levels is to improve the teaching and administration of technical education which will enable students to directly enter skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.^[55] Students will be able to take a T Level in the following subject areas:^[56]

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  accountancy
  
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  agriculture, land management and production
  
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  animal care and management
  
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  building services engineering
  
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  catering
  
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  craft and design
  
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  cultural heritage and visitor attractions
  
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  design and development
  
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  design, surveying and planning
  
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  digital business services
  
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  digital production, design and development
  
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  digital support and services
  
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  education
  
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  financial
  
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  hair, beauty and aesthetics
  
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  health
  
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  healthcare science
  
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  human resources
  
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  legal
  
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  maintenance, installation and repair
  
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  management and administration
  
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  manufacturing, processing and control
  
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  media, broadcast and production
  
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  onsite construction
  
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  science