Can I hire my T Level trainee?
Absolutely! Many of our students have been offered paid work as a result of their placement. A student can become a permanent part of your workforce once they have gained their T Level qualification.
Do I have to pay my T Level placement trainee?
There’s no legal obligation to pay for T Level industry placements. In some circumstances, employers can choose to pay the National Minimum Wage for their students’ time. Alternatively, you can choose to support the student by paying their travel costs or expenses.
Should T Level Trainees only work in one area?
It’s useful if students can get a broad overview of your business – not only will it help you if you choose to employ them in the future, it will also help the student identify areas that they’d like to specialise in throughout their career. Having a thorough understanding of different departments will help students see how the business as a whole functions.
What should T Level students be doing on their placement?
It’s up to you – where do you think you’d benefit from an extra pair of hands? Are there any areas that would benefit from fresh and innovative thinking? And what would you like to teach the next generation in your industry? If you’d like more support and guidance, we can work with you to design a job description and assess what would benefit the student. Consider the skills gaps that currently exist in your industry and what you’d like to see more of in your job applicants – bear in mind that you may not hire this student directly after their studies, but they may strengthen your recruitment pool in the long term.
Can T Level placements be split across more than one employer?
Students can divide their industry placement hours between a maximum of two employers, ensuring a wide range of experience.
Can I take on more than one T Level student?
The number of students you take on is completely up to you – some large employers have the capacity to take on 15-20 students each year, whereas smaller businesses might only take on one or two.
Some of my team members work remotely. Can T Level students undertake a remote placement?
This is only relevant in some sectors, and the time a student can work remotely is limited. But for the following sectors, 20% of a student’s placement time can be used on remote work, as long as they are still benefiting from the learning and support they would otherwise receive: Digital, Management & Administration, and Media, Broadcast & Production.
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