Team Leadership/Management T Level 3
The broad nature of this T Level will prepare you for a role in a huge range of sectors as every sector needs key business skills to be successful. Whether it’s a high street brand, a manufacturer or a healthcare, construction, legal or financial firm they all need skilled and astute business individuals to drive them forward and be successful.
To enable you to develop your holistic knowledge, skills and abilities in business you will cover a variety of topics including business and commercial awareness, communication skills and effective team working and leading. This means that when it comes to employment, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go wherever your ambitions take you, working in a sector that excites you in a job role you can excel in.
Equivalent to three A Levels, this two-year programme has also been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so you can rest assured that the content is relevant and up to date.
You’ll spend 20% of your time on an Industry Placement, giving you vital experience in the world of work and a CV to wow future employers. Your employer may also provide you with that invaluable first reference, whilst a number of our students have also been offered full-time contracts following successful Industry Placements.
To enable you to develop your holistic knowledge, skills and abilities in business you will cover a variety of topics including business and commercial awareness, communication skills and effective team working and leading. This means that when it comes to employment, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go wherever your ambitions take you, working in a sector that excites you in a job role you can excel in.
Equivalent to three A Levels, this two-year programme has also been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so you can rest assured that the content is relevant and up to date.
You’ll spend 20% of your time on an Industry Placement, giving you vital experience in the world of work and a CV to wow future employers. Your employer may also provide you with that invaluable first reference, whilst a number of our students have also been offered full-time contracts following successful Industry Placements.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Qualification:
T Level
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
BA124-YPT3-Z
Course Length:
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Overview
The broad nature of this T Level will prepare you for a role in a huge range of sectors as every sector needs key business skills to be successful. Whether it’s a high street brand, a manufacturer or a healthcare, construction, legal or financial firm they all need skilled and astute business individuals to drive them forward and be successful.
To enable you to develop your holistic knowledge, skills and abilities in business you will cover a variety of topics including business and commercial awareness, communication skills and effective team working and leading. This means that when it comes to employment, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go wherever your ambitions take you, working in a sector that excites you in a job role you can excel in.
Equivalent to three A Levels, this two-year programme has also been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so you can rest assured that the content is relevant and up to date.
You’ll spend 20% of your time on an Industry Placement, giving you vital experience in the world of work and a CV to wow future employers. Your employer may also provide you with that invaluable first reference, whilst a number of our students have also been offered full-time contracts following successful Industry Placements.
To enable you to develop your holistic knowledge, skills and abilities in business you will cover a variety of topics including business and commercial awareness, communication skills and effective team working and leading. This means that when it comes to employment, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go wherever your ambitions take you, working in a sector that excites you in a job role you can excel in.
Equivalent to three A Levels, this two-year programme has also been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so you can rest assured that the content is relevant and up to date.
You’ll spend 20% of your time on an Industry Placement, giving you vital experience in the world of work and a CV to wow future employers. Your employer may also provide you with that invaluable first reference, whilst a number of our students have also been offered full-time contracts following successful Industry Placements.
What You'll Learn
In year 1 you will study the core skills, knowledge and behaviours essential for a successful career in business and in year 2 you will be given the option to specialise in either leadership and management or business improvement.
• Business Context
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Business Communication Skills
On your Industry Placement, you’ll experience life in any number of sectors but working in the management and administration roles. You could find yourself working on a real-life business development project, providing essential business support to others in the business, undertaking essential business research or working wih clients to meet their needs and expectations.
Elements of study
Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject - 80% of your programme
• Employability skills, such as punctuality, attendance, communication and team work but most especially the values and expectations of your chosen occupational sector
• Industry Placement, giving you a taste of working life – 20% of your programme
• Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills
Industry Placement
The Industry Placement is at the heart of your T Level; you’ll experience an extended sector-specific Industry Placement, completing a high-level project with an employer, for 20% of your programme.
You’ll be supported throughout by your own dedicated Workplace Coordinator, which means that on completion of your course, you’ll be work ready, with the qualifications and experience to progress to either your dream career or university!
• Business Context
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Business Communication Skills
On your Industry Placement, you’ll experience life in any number of sectors but working in the management and administration roles. You could find yourself working on a real-life business development project, providing essential business support to others in the business, undertaking essential business research or working wih clients to meet their needs and expectations.
Elements of study
Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject - 80% of your programme
• Employability skills, such as punctuality, attendance, communication and team work but most especially the values and expectations of your chosen occupational sector
• Industry Placement, giving you a taste of working life – 20% of your programme
• Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills
Industry Placement
The Industry Placement is at the heart of your T Level; you’ll experience an extended sector-specific Industry Placement, completing a high-level project with an employer, for 20% of your programme.
You’ll be supported throughout by your own dedicated Workplace Coordinator, which means that on completion of your course, you’ll be work ready, with the qualifications and experience to progress to either your dream career or university!
How Will I Be Assessed?
You’ll be assessed via a mixture of assignments, employer-set projects and exam(s).
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4, including English and Maths
Future Opportunities
The sole purpose of a T Level is to prepare you for employment and a dynamic career. Due to the broad range of topics covered on the Management & Administration T Level, you’ll be equipped for a career in a variety of settings. You could work as a:
• Business Development Manager where you will be concerned with improving and growing a business by establishing and developing relationships with customers, suppliers and other partners in a number of industries, including construction, manufacturing, IT and telecommunications. With an entry salary of £22,000 a Senior Business Development Management can command a salary of up to £80,000
• Supply Chain Manager where you are responsible for the movement of goods from manufactures and suppliers to the customer in sectors such as retail, healthcare and local and national government. With a starting salary of £24,000 the average salary for a senior supply chain manager is £47,000.
• Project Manager working in a range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing and architecture. Your role will be to manage processes, people and resources, working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experienced Project Managers can earn between £40,000 to £80,000 per year
As the T Level is equivalent to three A Levels, you could even decide to progress to university or a paid Apprenticeship, if you choose.
• Business Development Manager where you will be concerned with improving and growing a business by establishing and developing relationships with customers, suppliers and other partners in a number of industries, including construction, manufacturing, IT and telecommunications. With an entry salary of £22,000 a Senior Business Development Management can command a salary of up to £80,000
• Supply Chain Manager where you are responsible for the movement of goods from manufactures and suppliers to the customer in sectors such as retail, healthcare and local and national government. With a starting salary of £24,000 the average salary for a senior supply chain manager is £47,000.
• Project Manager working in a range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing and architecture. Your role will be to manage processes, people and resources, working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experienced Project Managers can earn between £40,000 to £80,000 per year
As the T Level is equivalent to three A Levels, you could even decide to progress to university or a paid Apprenticeship, if you choose.
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If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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Supporting Your Learning
We have a range of dedicated support and wellbeing services including FREE travel; FREE breakfast; dedicated Learning Development Mentors (LDMs); impartial advice and guidance; dedicated one-to-one support for learners with additional needs; and support with the cost of College, plus much more.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
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