Navigating Post-School Pathways Quiz

Which of the following best describes an apprenticeship in the UK?

• A full-time university course with no work experience

• A paid job where you learn and gain qualifications while working

• A voluntary work placement with no pay

• A part-time evening class

What is the main difference between A Levels and T Levels?

• A Levels are more practical, T Levels are more academic

• T Levels combine classroom learning with industry placement, A Levels are mainly classroom-based

• Both are only available at universities

• T Levels are only for students over 21

Which of the following is a benefit of gaining work experience while still at school?

• It reduces your chances of getting a job in the future

• It helps you develop skills employers look for

• It means you don’t need to study for exams

• It is only useful for university applications

After finishing your GCSEs, which of these is NOT a typical career pathway in Great Britain?

• Starting an apprenticeship

• Studying A Levels or T Levels

• Going straight to university

• Getting a job

If you are paid £8 per hour and work 15 hours a week, what is your weekly gross pay?

• £100

• £120

• £80

• £60

Which qualification is most likely to include a minimum of 45 days of industry placement?

• A Level

• T Level

• GCSE

• BTEC

Which of the following is a reason someone might choose an apprenticeship over going to university?

• To avoid earning money while studying

• To gain hands-on experience and earn a wage

• To study only academic subjects

• To avoid working with others

What does a payslip NOT usually show?

• Your National Insurance number

• Your total hours worked

• Your favourite colour

• Your gross and net pay

Which of the following is true about T Levels?

• They are only available in Scotland

• They are designed to prepare students for skilled employment, further study or apprenticeships

• They do not include any work experience

• They are the same as GCSEs

If you want to become a qualified electrician in the UK, which pathway is most commonly taken?

• Studying only A Levels

• Completing an apprenticeship in electrical installation

• Going straight to university after GCSEs

• Taking a T Level in Health