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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 prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nThis specification is Version 1.1.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 VQ000530  \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.  \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 2  \nEmployer and Provider Panels 2  \nQualification Purpose 2  \nStudent Profile and Progression 3  \n2 Qualification Summary and Structure 4  \nSummary 4  \nWhat Does the Qualification Cover? 5  \n3 Assessment Information-Core 7  \nCore Examinations 7  \nSummary 7  \nExamination Structure 9  \nExamination Assessment Objectives 11  \nCommand word taxonomy list 12  \nEmployer Set Project 14  \nAssessment Structure 14  \nEmployer Set Project Assessment Objectives 16  \n4 Assessment Information – Occupational Specialisms 17  \nOccupational Specialism 1: Laboratory Sciences 17  \nPerformance Outcomes 19  \nOccupational Specialism 2: Food Sciences 20  \nPerformance Outcomes 22  \n5 Resources for Delivery 23  \nCore Component 23  \nOccupational Specialism 26  \nOccupational Specialism: Laboratory Sciences 26  \nOccupational Specialism: Food Sciences 27  \n6 Core Component 28  \nCore Skills Exemplification 28  \nCore Skill 1 (CS1)– Project management 28  \nCore Skill 2 (CS2)– Researching 28  \nCore Skill 3 (CS3)– Working with others 29  \nCore Skill 4 (CS4)– Creativity and innovation 29  \nCore Skill 5 (CS5)– Problem solving 30  \nCore Skill (CS6)– Communication 30  \nCore Skill 7 (CS7)– Reflective Evaluation 30  \nKnowledge and Understanding 32  \n7 Occupational Specialisms 68  \n1. Laboratory Sciences 68  \nPerformance Outcome 1: Design and execute scientific tasks using scientific knowledge 68  \nPerformance Outcome 2: Perform scientific techniques to collect experimental data adhering to regulatory and safety requirements 80  \nPerformance Outcome 3: Review, interpret and present  \nexperimental data 102  \nPerformance Outcome 4: Continuously review scientific tasks, suggesting and implementing improvements 107  \n2. Food Sciences 117  \nContent Summary 117  \nPerformance Outcome 1: Perform appropriate activities to support the food supply chain complying with regulatory requirements 117  \nPerformance Outcome 2: Develop new food and food related products to support the food supply chain 156  \nPerformance Outcome 3: Identify and resolve issues in the food supply chain 169  \nPerformance Outcome 4: Collect, analyse and interpret food production data 173  \nAppendix 1: General Competency Frameworks for T Levels 176  \nGenera","cbCaihTK1oO4MFe0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihTK1oO4MFe0","pdf",1278274,184,"English","# Introducing the Qualification\n## T Level Programme\n## Understanding the Specification and Administrative Guide\n## What is the Technical Qualification (TQ)?\n## Technical Qualification and Outline Content\n## Employer and Provider Panels\n## Qualification Purpose\n## Student Profile and Progression\n# Qualification Summary and Structure\n## Summary\n## What Does the Qualification Cover?\n# Assessment Information-Core\n## Core Examinations\n## Examination Structure\n## Examination Assessment Objectives\n## Command word taxonomy list\n## Employer Set Project\n# Assessment Information – Occupational Specialisms\n## Occupational Specialism 1: Laboratory Sciences\n## Occupational Specialism 2: Food Sciences\n# Resources for Delivery\n## Core Component\n## Occupational Specialism","[{\"question\":\"What is the first teaching date and publication version for this specification?\",\"answer\":\"The specification states first teaching September 2026 and Version 1.1 (with revision timing shown as “Version 1.1 – June 2026”).\"},{\"question\":\"What does the qualification specification cover in terms of teaching and learning?\",\"answer\":\"It explains the technical qualification as the main classroom-based element, outlines that students acquire core knowledge and occupationally specific skills across the two-year programme, and references the Administrative Guide for delivery and assessment details.\"},{\"question\":\"How is assessment organized for the core and occupational specialisms?\",\"answer\":\"Core assessment includes core examinations with defined examination structure and assessment objectives, including an employer set project. 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