WIGAN & Leigh College have been successful in their application to deliver technical qualifications from the 2021–2022 academic year.

The College intends to offer T-levels in the following subject areas: construction route, education and child care route and health and science route.

The two year qualifications have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to meet the needs of industry and prepare students for work. They are designed to provide students with a high level of knowledge, technical skills and experience to open the door to highly skilled employment, apprenticeships or higher level study. The qualifications are equivalent to three A Levels, and will combine classroom theory and practical learning with a minimum 45 day industry placement.

Anna Dawe, principal, Wigan & Leigh College said: “Technical training and skills are essential to the growth of our economy and it is important that the College remains at the forefront of these educational and training developments.

“The most exciting part of T-level delivery is the collaboration with employers and this is an opportunity to build on what is already a real strength within our borough. Working together we can ensure that we are developing the future workforce and bringing the right skills into businesses.”