T Level Science – Laboratory Interview Process

A T Level in Science is a two-year composite technical study programme, aimed at preparing young people for work, higher level apprenticeships or higher education (HE). The course has three main components.

The Core Component is assessed by two written exams and an Employer-Set Project (ESP) which involves demonstrating knowledge and key skills learnt during the course. The Core component includes English, maths, and digital skills development built into the teaching.

The Occupation Specialism is Laboratory Science which develops the understanding skills and behaviours required for competency required to work in the field. The occupational specialism will be assessed by a series of assignments in year 2

Students will need to complete at least 315 hours (45 days) of practical experience in the student’s chosen sector as part of the course. This will involve a significant industry placement and also will include visits, talks and workshops by industrial professionals.

Topics and skills taught include risk assessment, project management, practical, research and analysis techniques, evaluation of scientific evidence, and the underpinning scientific knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The interview will last between 20 mins. We will ask you about what you enjoy about your current subjects, why you want to do the T-Level and will discuss your practical scientific experience. You may have further questions you want to ask.

You could research key scientific and employability skills and think about what skills you already possess and how you think they might be useful on the course.

Face to Face interview with interview questions, discussion of predicted grades and the opportunity for you to ask questions.

There are two written exams, practical project and presentation (Employer set project), practical work and evaluation (Laboratory Specialism) and mandatory work experience – 9 weeks but including visits, workshops and talks.