Guidance

T Level foundation year: national technical outcomes

The national technical outcomes (NTOs) set out what students are expected to be able to do by the end of their T Level foundation year.

Applies to England

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There are NTOs for each of the 12 T Level routes. NTOs should be delivered as part of the programme, as set out in the framework for delivery. The NTOs will provide the basis for the content of T Level foundation qualifications that will be available from 2026.

NTOs for T Level routes currently running:

  • business and administration
  • construction and the built environment
  • digital
  • education and early years
  • engineering and manufacturing
  • health and science
  • legal, finance and accounting

NTOs for implementation from September 2023:

  • agriculture, environmental and animal care

NTOs for implementation from September 2024:

  • creative and design
  • hair and beauty

NTOs for implementation after 2024:

  • catering and hospitality

NTOs for implementation from September 2025:

  • sales, marketing and procurement

The T Level transition programme is changing to T Level foundation year. You will need to reflect this from the academic year 2024 to 2025.

Published 13 July 2023