T Level Technical Qualification (TQ) outcomes




These interactive graphs show the outcomes for the Core and Occupational Specialism components of the Technical Qualifications that make up part of T Levels.


A TQ is part of an overall T Level programme. As Ofqual only regulates the TQ, this visualisation does not include outcomes for the overall T Level. For overall T Level outcomes, please see the T Level results published by the Department for Education.

The TQ is made up of two components that are graded separately (there is no overall TQ grade). The Core component assesses the underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant across the T Level. The Occupational Specialism component assesses the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve threshold competence in a given occupation. There may be more than one Occupational Specialism component in a particular TQ. The Core component is graded A* to E, and Occupational Specialism component(s) are graded Pass, Merit, Distinction.

The TQ results shown in this visualisation are for students expected to complete their T level programme in the specified completion year.

From summer 2023 onwards, T Levels have been based fully on formal assessments, whereas those awarded in summer 2022 included some teacher assessed grades for the Core. This means that the profile of Core results in summer 2022 is likely to look different. Results are also likely to vary over time due to changes in the cohorts of students taking T Levels. It is therefore not meaningful to directly compare results between years.

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The data presented here covers only TQs (not T Levels, which comprise the TQ and an industry placement) and is collected from awarding organisations approximately one week before results day. The data presented is complete at the point of submission.

The data is presented for those students expected to complete their T Level programme in a particular year. T Levels typically take two years to complete with students usually taking the Core component in the first year of the course and the Occupational Specialism in the second year of the course. T Levels have been introduced in waves, with certification in the first wave of T Levels available from summer 2022.

Data is only shown for those students who have completed both components of the TQ and therefore have (or previously have had) a grade awarded for both the Core component and for the Occupational Specialism. For students taking a component more than once, their best result is shown.

This interactive visualisation allows you to explore grades awarded for the components of different TQ pathways. The components are graded separately - there is no overall grade for the TQ.

The bar charts show the percentage and number of students achieving each grade for the Core and Occupational Specialism.

The pie chart shows the proportion of students passing both the Core component and the Occupational Specialism component compared with those passing either (or neither) component.

Core assessments are available in 2 exam series each year – the summer and autumn series. In summer 2021, Core results were based on Teacher Assessment Grades (TAGs). From autumn 2021 onwards, Core results have been based on formal assessments. This means that the profile of Core results for students who completed their T Levels in 2022 is likely to look different from subsequent years in some subjects.

The Occupational Specialism assessments are available in the summer exam series each year. Occupational Specialism assessments were first available in summer 2022 (for wave 1 TQs), so results have always been based on formal assessments.

The data presented here is for TQs, which are one part of the overall T Level. T Level results are published by the Department for Education.

This data may differ slightly from figures published by the Department for Education for a number of reasons, including differences in data processing and rounding, as well as the specific subpopulation of students considered (eg this visualisation only considers those students who have completed both the Core and Occupational Specialism). There may also be slight differences in the timing of when data was collected from awarding organisations.

Non-cumulative percentages for each grade show the actual percentage of students achieving a particular grade (eg achieving a grade C). Sometimes this is referred to as the percentage of students 'in grade'.

Cumulative percentages show the percentage of students achieving that grade and above (eg grade C and above includes grades C, B, A, and A*). Cumulative percentages are sometimes referred to as the percentage of students 'achieving at least a certain grade'.

To ensure confidentiality of the data, numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5. If the value is less than 5 (1 to 4), it is represented as 'Fewer than 5', and 0 represents zero values.

Total values are calculated using unrounded figures. As a result, the sum of rounded figures may slightly differ from the total reported.

Percentages have been calculated based on rounded numbers and may not add up to exactly 100%.

For any feedback on these graphs or tables, please contact [email protected].

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