STUDENTS who opted to study T levels at Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) are celebrating an excellent set of results.
BTC was one of the first colleges in the country to offer T levels, a new qualification that combines classroom learning with an industry placement.
The college's first cohort of T level students received their results on Thursday, August 18, and found they had performed well across the board.
Overall, T level students at BTC achieved results that were above the national average with 36 per cent of students achieving high grades.
BTC vice principal Louise Rowley said: “We are delighted with these T level results. Students have done exceptionally well, with many achieving high grades.
“These students are trailblazers, being the first cohort to complete the new government flagship qualification, and have set high standards for those following in their footsteps. We could not be prouder of their achievements.
“Our T level students are progressing to some fabulous destinations with many opportunities for career progression, from university, higher level apprenticeships with prestigious organisations such as Willmott Dixon and Vistry Partnerships, to employment within their sector.
“These destinations demonstrate the value of industry placements embedded within T levels, which have given students a real head-start in their chosen career.”
Vistry Partnerships, which specialises in regeneration, is one of the college's T level partners.
Josh Harris, social value manager at Vistry Partnership in Bristol, said: “It’s great to have a partnership with BTC. We are passionate about providing experience and inspiring the next generation.
“We look forward to working with BTC and our two new work placement students this year.”
Gareth Searle, who studied the T level in digital production, design and development, said: “I’ve really enjoyed my T level and my work placement was for the RSPCA was great.
“Having achieved a distinction, I am now going to study at the UCS (University Centre Somerset) which I am really excited about.”
Gareth’s parents, Andrew and Gillian, were delighted with the results he achieved.
“I really liked the work experience element of the course,” said Andrew.
It has enabled Gareth to be prepared for the real working environment. I wanted Gareth to do an apprenticeship, and this was a great compromise.”
Gillian continued: “I love the fact that this course has built Gareth’s confidence. I also love that the communication between BTC and the student is great.
“We have even had responses from our emails on weekends. We are very proud of Gareth and his achievements.”
BTC offers a wide range of T levels ranging from nursing to software development.
For more information, contact BTC's information & advice team on 01278 441234 or visit www.btc.ac.uk.
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