Level 3
Business, Management and Leadership, T Level
Level 3
Business, Management and Leadership, T Level
Develop the skills, knowledge, and industry experience needed to succeed in today's business world. This employer-designed T Level combines classroom learning with a substantial industry placement, helping you build leadership, management, and professional skills that are highly valued by employers and universities.
Course Overview
The Business, Management and Leadership T Level is a practical, career-focused qualification designed in collaboration with employers to prepare you for the modern workplace. Equivalent to three A Levels, this two-year programme combines academic study with significant industry experience, making it an excellent choice if you are considering university, a degree apprenticeship, or a career in business.
Based at Knightstone Campus, you will study in dedicated business classrooms and professional learning environments, including our business suite and boardroom facilities. You will be taught by experienced lecturers who bring industry knowledge and commercial expertise into the classroom, helping you understand how businesses operate in the real world.
A key feature of this qualification is the industry placement, which gives you the opportunity to apply your learning within a professional business environment. Weston College will support you in securing a placement, with previous students gaining experience at organisations including Lloyds Banking Group, Mercedes-Benz, Hinkley Point C, SUEZ, and other leading employers.
As a member of Weston College's Business Career Excellence Hub, you will benefit from employer engagement activities, guest speakers, recruitment events, networking opportunities, and industry visits, helping you develop the confidence and professional skills needed to stand out in a competitive job market.
What will I study?
You will develop a broad understanding of business operations while building specialist knowledge in leadership, management, and organisational performance.
Topics include:
• Finance and budgeting • Managing people and teams • Building professional relationships • Project management • Quality management • Business communication • Leadership and management principles • Problem-solving and decision-making • Customer and stakeholder relationships • Business operations and strategy • Professional behaviours and workplace practices
As part of the Enterprise Challenge, you will receive funding to establish and run your own business venture. Working alongside classmates and supported by local business professionals, you will develop products or services, manage finances, market your business, and sell to real customers.
The programme also includes a substantial industry placement, allowing you to gain practical experience and apply your learning in a professional setting.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment includes:
• Two core written examinations during the first year • Employer-set project assessments • Industry placement activities • Practical project work • Professional assignments and reports
The Employer-Set Project is completed over an extended assessment period and allows you to demonstrate your ability to apply knowledge and skills to realistic business scenarios.
Additional Information
Throughout your course, you will benefit from:
• Membership of Weston College's Business Career Excellence Hub • A minimum of 315 hours of industry placement • Support securing placements with leading employers • Access to dedicated business facilities and learning environments • Guest speakers from industry • Recruitment and networking events • Enterprise and entrepreneurship projects • Career planning and progression support
Learners typically attend college for four days per week, with dedicated time allocated for industry placement and independent learning.
Previous placement providers have included:
• Lloyds Banking Group • Mercedes-Benz • Hinkley Point C • SUEZ • Other regional and national employers
Trips and enrichment activities may include:
• New York residential visits • London business and finance visits • Thatcher's visitor experience • NatWest workshops • Thorpe Park educational visits • Winter Wonderland visits • Mendip Activity Centre team-building activities
Entry Requirements
• A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9–4
OR
• A relevant Level 2 qualification
You must also have:
• GCSE English at Grade 4 or above • GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above • An interest in business, management, and leadership • A willingness to undertake an industry placement
What can I do after this course?
The Business, Management and Leadership T Level provides a direct route into employment, higher apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, or university study.
You could progress to university courses such as:
• Business Management • Marketing • Human Resource Management • International Business • Finance and Accounting • Business Analytics • Entrepreneurship
You could also progress to:
• Degree Apprenticeships • Higher Apprenticeships in Management and Leadership • Professional business qualifications
Career opportunities include:
• Business Administrator • Management Trainee • Project Coordinator • Operations Assistant • Human Resources Assistant • Recruitment Consultant • Customer Relationship Executive • Business Development Executive • Marketing Executive • Office Manager • Team Leader • Junior Project Manager
The substantial industry placement element means many learners develop strong employer connections, increasing opportunities for employment and degree apprenticeships upon completion.
