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Version 1.2 –April 2026  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospectsand to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nThis specification is a Version 1.2. We will inform providers of any changes to this version through bulletins and provider updates. The latest version can be found on our website.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nPublication code VQ000179  \nCopyright in this document belongs to, and is used under licence from the Department for Education, © 2026.  \n‘T-LEVELS’ and ‘T Level’ are registered trademarks of the Department for Education. Pearson is authorised by the Department for Education to develop and deliver this T Level Technical Qualification.  \nPearson and logo are registered trademarks of Pearson  \n\n| Summary of changes: Version 1.2 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Change | Section | Page No. |\n| The summary tables have been updated | Qualification Summary and Structure | 5 |\n| The Administration section within the Scheme of Assessment has been updated, this signposts the links to assessment guidance for Providers | Scheme of Assessment (Core & Occupational Specialisms) | 41, 42, 43 85, 86 |\n| The administration information from sections‘1, 5, 6, 7, 8’ has been extracted from this version of the Specification. This information has been compiled to form an ‘Administration Support Guide for the specific Technical Qualification’. The guide is located on the Training and Admin Support webpage | 1,5,6,7,8 |  |\n| The following sections have been updated/relabelled:\u003Cbr>● Section 5 has been updated to contain the Command Word Taxonomy\u003Cbr>● Section 6 contains the General Competency Frameworks for T Levels\u003Cbr>● Appendix 2 has been relabelled as‘Appendix 1’: Glossary of International Accounting Standards terminology | 5\u003Cbr>6\u003Cbr>Appendix 1 | 89, 90\u003Cbr>91, 92\u003Cbr>93, 94 |\n\nContents  \n1. Introducing the Qualification 1  \nT Level Programme 1  \nUnderstanding the Specification and Administrative Guide 1  \nWhat is the Technical Qualification (TQ)? 1  \nTechnical Qualification and Outline Content 1  \nEmployer and Provider Panels 2  \nQualification Purpose 2  \nStudent Profile and Progression 3  \n2. Qualification Summary and Structure Summary 4  \nAssessment Structure 5  \nWhat does the qualification cover? 5  \n3. 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