
T Level Technical Qualification in Science (Level 3) (Delivered By NCFE)
- Ref:
- 603/6989/9
- Sector:
- Science and Mathematics, Health
- Features:
- Performance Points, UCAS
- Registration and Certification Fee
- £137.70
- Level
- Level 3
- Minimum entry age
- 16
- GLH
- 1134
- TQT
- 1248
About this qualification
The technical qualification (TQ) forms part of the new T Level study programme.
The purpose of the level 3 technical qualification is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training relevant to the T Level.
UCAS points
The T Level study programme is eligible for UCAS points. Please check the UCAS website for more information.
Performance points
The TQ is eligible for performance points.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for post-16 students looking to develop both knowledge and practical skills in the science sector.
This technical qualification will support students onto a range of progression routes including employment, higher education and higher apprenticeships.
What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is designed for post-16 students.
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a student must have for this qualification. However, students may find it helpful if they have already studied at level 2.
How is this qualification structured?
The technical qualification is split into 2 component parts:
Core component:
• route core component
• pathway core component
Occupational specialism components:
• Technical: Laboratory Sciences
• Technical: Food Sciences
• Technical: Metrology Sciences
Students will only complete one occupational specialism (which includes one option from A to E).
The occupational specialisms provide students with knowledge and skills required to enter employment or further study in the specific occupational area.
How is it assessed?
Core component:
• paper A written examination
• paper B written examination
• employer-set project
In order to achieve a grade for the core component, students must have results for both sub-components (the core (written) examination and the employer-set project).
The combined results from these sub-components will be aggregated to form the overall core component grade (A* to E and U).
If students fail to reach the minimum standard across all sub-components, they will receive a U grade. No overall grade will be issued for the core component until both sub-components have been attempted.
Occupational specialism component:
• synoptic assignments
The student is also required to successfully achieve a distinction/merit/pass grade in one of the occupational specialism components. If the student fails to reach the specified level of attainment, they will receive a U grade.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on their chosen occupational specialism:
• employment
• higher education
• apprenticeship
Career opportunities
Entry level role in the science sector.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
Science technician (for example, food technologist, laboratory technician, metrology technician).
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Key dates
Please see the Key Dates Schedule below for a timeline of the key dates for this qualification.
Key Dates Schedule (Delivery Years: Sep 2021 – August 2022 / Sep 2022 – August 2023)
Useful Links
Regulations for the Conduct of External Assessment
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
Qualification specification
Qualification Specification
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Command Verbs
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Qualification information
2021 to 2022 Pre-release dates
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Core papers
Paper A Specimen Question Paper
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Paper A In-browser (Online) Question Paper
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Paper A Specimen Mark Scheme
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Paper B Specimen Question Paper
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Paper B In-browser (Online) Question Paper
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Paper B Specimen Mark Scheme
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Notional grade boundaries
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Employer set project
Employer-set Project - Core Skills All Briefs Provider Guide
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Employer-set Project - Food Sciences Project Brief
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Employer-set Project - Food Sciences Mark Scheme
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Employer-set Project - Laboratory Sciences Project Brief
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Employer-set Project - Laboratory Sciences Mark Scheme
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Employer-set Project - Metrology Sciences Project Brief
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Employer-set Project - Metrology Sciences Mark Scheme
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Employer-set Project Data for Tasks
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Technical: Food Sciences Occupational Specialism
Food Sciences All Assignments Provider Guide
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Food Sciences Assignment 1 - Assignment Brief
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Food Sciences Assignment 1 - Mark Scheme
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Food Sciences Assignment 2 - Assignment Brief
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Food Sciences Assignment 2 - Mark Scheme
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Food Sciences Assignment 2 - Practical Assessment Evidence Requirements
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Food Sciences Assignment 3 - Assignment Brief
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Food Sciences Assignment 3 - Mark Scheme
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Food Sciences Assignment 3 - Ravens Food
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Food Sciences Assignment 4 - Assignment Brief
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Food Sciences Assignment 4 - Mark Scheme
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Food Sciences Assignment 4 - Collect, Analyse and Interpret Food Production Data
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Food Sciences Appendix 1 - Mark Scheme 4 - Data Analysis Results
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Technical: Laboratory Sciences Occupational Specialism
Laboratory Sciences All Assignments Provider Guide
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 1 - Assignment Brief
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 1 - Mark Scheme
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 2 Part A - Assignment Brief
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 2 Part A - Mark Scheme
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 2 Part B - Assignment Brief
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 2 Part B - Mark Scheme
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 3 - Assignment Brief
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 3 - Mark Scheme
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 2 Part A - Practical Assessment Evidence Requirements
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 2 Part B - Practical Assessment Evidence Requirements
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Laboratory Sciences Assignment 3 LIMS pH Data
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Technical: Metrology Sciences Occupational Specialism
Metrology Sciences All Assignments Provider Guide
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 1 - Assignment Brief
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 1 - Mark Scheme
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 2 - Assignment Brief
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 3 - Assignment Brief
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 3 - Mark Scheme
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 1 - Practical Assessment Evidence Requirements
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Metrology Sciences Assignment 2 - Practical Assessment Evidence Requirements
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Additional support
Comparison of Monitoring Reviews Across NCFE and Pearson T Levels
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Guide Standard Exemplification Materials - Technical: Food Sciences
Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 1 Pass
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 1 Distinction
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 2 Pass
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 2 Distinction
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 3 Pass
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 3 Distinction
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 4 Pass
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Science - Food Sciences - Assignment 4 Distinction
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Guide Standard Exemplification Materials - Technical: Laboratory Sciences
Science - Laboratory Sciences - Assignment 1 Pass
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Science - Laboratory Sciences - Assignment 1 Distinction
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Science - Laboratory Sciences - Assignment 2 Pass
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Science - Laboratory Sciences - Assignment 2 Distinction
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Science - Laboratory Sciences - Assignment 3 Pass
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Science - Laboratory Sciences - Assignment 3 Distinction
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Guide Standard Exemplification Materials - Technical: Metrology Sciences
Science - Metrology Sciences - Assignment 1 Pass
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Science - Metrology Sciences - Assignment 1 Distinction
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Science - Metrology Sciences - Assignment 2 Pass
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Science - Metrology Sciences - Assignment 2 Distinction
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Science - Metrology Sciences - Assignment 3 Pass
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Science - Metrology Sciences - Assignment 3 Distinction
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External Assessment Cover Sheet (EACS)
External assessment cover sheet (EACS)
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Resource upload guide
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T Level Technical Qualification in Science - Core Scheme of Work
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T Level Technical Qualification in Science- Food Science Occupational Specialisms SoW
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Essential Core Resources - Core Component B2 : Further Science Concepts (Science)
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Essential Core Resources - Element A2 The science sector
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