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Technical Education
Empowering young learners for successful futures
Our Technical Education portfolio supports young people aged 14-19. We aim to support learner progression through a range of subject specialisms, equipping them on their journey towards a brilliant career.
We empower learners with industry-relevant skills and subjects appropriate to a range of growing sectors. Plus, all our technical and vocational qualifications come with wraparound support and resources to support learners to success every step of the way.
14 – 16 vocational education – including our popular V Cert Technical Awards
T Levels – we're proud to have been selected by government to spearhead the development of T Level qualifications in a number of sector areas
16 – 19 vocational education – we’ll help you build well-rounded study programmes
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) – we’re expanding into exciting new areas with our HTQs.
Vocational qualifications improve learners’ employability skills
Ensuring young people leave education ready for the workplace is essential. Here, we take a look at how vocational qualifications can prepare young learners for the world of work, and why they should be included in your curriculum.
Read moreCase study: Technical education in action
Lexie, a student at Exeter College, shares her insights on her experience of the Education and Childcare T Level. Lexie explains how she is building the technical knowledge and work experience that will enable her to progress onto higher education, and ultimately succeed in a career working with young children.