What is the time commitment?
An industry placement lasts for a minimum of 315 hours, which is approximately 45 days.
Designed to be flexible, placements might be delivered as blocks of days or regular days each week, depending on the learning plan for the course. You can even choose to split a placement with another employer to reduce the time even further.
Is there any financial support?
The College may be able to help with upfront costs, such as providing protective gear, DBS checks, specialist equipment etc. You should discuss this when you enquire as funding may be available.
What are my responsibilities?
• Provide an industry placement for a minimum of 315 hours, or 45 days, for students on a course directly relevant to your industry
• Set relevant learning objectives in partnership with the College Curriculum and the student. These need to be occupationally specific to your industry and you will be expected to set quality tasks that enable the student to work towards those objectives.
• Provide a safe working environment for the student
• Ensure a line manager is present to support, supervise and mentor the student, and who will have regular contact with the College to discuss their progress
• Assist with the monitoring of performance and progression of the learner on placement
• Provide formal feedback on the student’s progress against their learning objectives at the end of the placement
Are industry placements available in other subject areas?
Over the next few years, T Levels will scale to include 25 courses, covering a range of skill areas. Bolton College delivers T Levels from September 2021 in the areas of construction, healthcare, science, digital and childcare, but employers can trial industry placements now with students on a range of programmes.
Check what skills are available at Bolton College...
Applied Science
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Art, Design & Digital Media
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Beauty Therapy
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Business & Professional Services
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Childcare
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Computing & IT
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Construction Trades
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Engineering
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Hospitality & Catering
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Travel & Tourism
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Hairdressing
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Barbering
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Health & Social Care
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Motor Vehicle
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Performing Arts
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Public Services
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Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
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