The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is asking the UK furnishing industry to take part in a consultation about the content of a new craft and design T level, launching in 2023, that will provide an important new route for young designers to enter the industry.

T Levels are two-year classroom-based technical study programmes, which also involve a substantial placement working with relevant employers.

They are being rolled out across the economy and alongside apprenticeships and A levels, T Levels will be one of the three major options available to students aged 16 – 19.

Four specialist occupations are available to students as part of this T Level: jewellery maker, ceramics maker, furniture maker, and textiles and fashion.

The consultation is seeking the views of everyone involved with the craft and design sector on the planned content for this exciting new qualification.

Carmel Grant, deputy director for the Institute’s T Level Implementation and Delivery team, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for everyone who cares about craft and design to help shape future training targeted at young people. I would like to encourage as many people as possible to take part in the consultation.”

The consultation is focused on the draft outline content for the T Level designed by a panel of industry experts.

It will close on Friday 15 January and the feedback received will help the Institute determine where more work needs to be done to meet the skills need of the sector.

You can take part in the consultation here:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/t-levels/t-level-consultations/consultation-on-the-draft-outline-content-for-the-craft-and-design-t-level/

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