INDUSTRY PLACEMENT FAQS

• Will my placement be a full day?

  Industry Placements aim to reflect a normal working day, so you will be expected to complete a full day.

• Can we choose which businesses we do the industry placements with?

  We do encourage students to identify organisations they would like to complete their Industry Placement at. However, there will be checks we would need to complete, and to ensure that the role you are doing is relevant to your course.

• Will I have to find the industry placement or will the college help me do this?

  The careers and employability team will support you to identify a suitable Industry Placement. We already work with a range of employers. We will be able to discuss this further during the employability skills programme.

  You can source your own industry placement however the job role must relate to your chosen T Level.

• Will there be any help/support with travel to industry placements or purchasing of uniform if necessary?

  We do look at what additional support is needed by learners. If there are specific items needed on your Industry Placement do let us know.

• Will I have to find the industry placement or will the college help me do this?

  The careers and employability team will support you to identify a suitable Industry Placement. We already work with a range of employers. We will be able to discuss this further during the employability skills programme.

  You can source your own industry placement however the job role must relate to your chosen T Level.

• What happens if the company I do my placement with goes into administration?

  You can complete your Industry Placement at up to two employers. Therefore, if this were to happen the careers and employability team would support you identify an alternative placement. The hours you completed at your first organisation would count to your total hours.

• Do we get confirmation of which business we will be doing the placement with prior to enrolling onto the T Level?

  No, the careers and employability team will work closely with you during your T Level to identify a suitable placement. We currently work with a range of employers, which will be discussed during your course.

• Will we be just ‘shadowing’ the staff in the work placement or get a chance to do the work ourselves?

  At the beginning of your Industry Placement, there may be an element of shadowing to ensure you are confident and understand what is involved. However, it is expected that you will be undertaking work yourself.

• If the placement or workshops require a uniform or health & safety equipment, will we have to pay for these ourselves?

  We do look at what additional support is needed by learners. If there are specific items needed on your Industry Placement do let us know.

• Are the companies risk assessed?

  Health and safety risk assessments are completed by the college on the organisation before any student can start an Industry Placement.

• If we have to do online/virtual learning – will we miss out on placement days?

  All organisations we work with go through necessary health and safety checks, which include Covid-19. Therefore, your Industry Placement does run for a minimum of 315 hours which you would need to complete to achieve your full T Level.

• I have a part time job, can I use this as my placement hours?

  This very much depends on the part time job you have and the T Level you are studying. Part time jobs can be utilised as an Industry Placement if they are occupationally relevant. There will be additional checks that the part job has to go though as well.

• Will there be other students at the same placement?

  There may be multiple learners at the same placement. This is entirely depending on how many learners the organisation can support. However, you will need to ensure you focus on your responsibilities and work towards your individual targets.

• If I don’t like my Industry Placement can I change it?

  We advise you to try and identify a placement provider that is beneficial from day one. However, we do understand that there may be times when an Industry Placement finishes early. You are able to complete an Industry Placement with up to two employers.

  It is possible but it will be subject to availability and must be related to the course you are studying.

• Will I get paid for my Industry Placement?

  An Industry Placement primary focus is to give you the experience and to develop your skills. This will support you with your future career. Therefore, there is not expectation that you will be paid.

  Should you find an employer who is willing to pay you, this is acceptable. However, the Industry Placement must be related to the T Level you are studying.

• Will I be graded by my employer?

  Your performance while you are on an Industrial Placement will be monitored and will impact on your qualification grade.