Your questions answered

Supporting education and skills development in Greater Manchester is an investment in your organisation’s success.

By getting involved, you’ll build a talent pipeline tailored to your needs, enhance your local profile, and directly shape the skills young people bring to the workforce.

Find out more about the benefits to your business.

Hosting a T Level student is like hiring temporary staff. While schools and colleges assist with administrative tasks, including health and safety compliance, you are responsible for providing a safe working environment, appropriate training, and supervision.

Yes! Hybrid placements can be arranged based on your company’s work policies.

No, there’s no obligation—but many businesses find great future employees through T Level placements.

Not at all—schools and colleges minimise admin and handle legal compliance. No contracts are required.

You’ll need to provide a safe working environment, induction, and training—just like for any employee. Schools and colleges will guide you through everything.

In most cases, no DBS check is needed. If the placement involves personal or healthcare tasks, it might be required. Schools and colleges will advise you based on the role and setting.

Speak to the provider about any costs you might incur, like software, PPE, specialist equipment or a DBS check if needed. In many cases, providers can cover these. Any initial outlay is usually minimal – and the benefits for your business can far outweigh the small investment.

Schools and colleges will work with you to provide reasonable adjustments where needed.

If you already have up-to-date Employer’s Liability and Public Liability Insurance, you probably won’t need any extra cover. But it’s always a good idea to check with your insurer to be sure.

T Level placements allow you to engage with potential apprentices before they finish their education—helping you spot future talent early.

To get the most out of the placement, for both you and the  student you should think about:

• Planning suitable tasks and projects for the student.
• Setting clear objectives and expectations.
• Arranging an induction and training for the student. This could also be a mentoring opportunity for one of your employees. 

Your provider will support you to plan the placement and ensure you and your student get the most value out of it. 

Typically, T Level placements are unpaid. However, you can choose to offer payment or cover expenses such as travel and meals.

You’ll be asked to give feedback on the student’s performance, which helps them reflect and grow. If the placement has gone well, you might also explore offering further opportunities, like apprenticeships or future employment.