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Take at a look at what your South Downs Campus example timetable could look like.
Our timetables at South Downs Campus are perfectly suited for vocational learning – with flexible slots for longer practical sessions and spread out lunch breaks. You won’t be interrupted mid-workshop to take lunch, as lunchtimes differ based on subject!
T Levels and vocational courses both provide practical, career-focused learning, but they are designed slightly differently. T Levels are equivalent to three A-levels and combine classroom study with a substantial industry placement, helping students develop technical skills and real workplace experience in a specific career area. Vocational courses are also hands-on and career-focused, but often offer greater flexibility in learning styles, coursework, and progression routes across a wider range of subjects.
Not sure which study type is right for you? You can explore the differences further on our A Levels, Vocational & Apprenticeship page, learn more about T Levels at HSDC, or read about Vocational Courses.
We have provided examples timetables of both types of qualification below:
Please note that the below are examples and individual timetables will vary depending on the course.
South Downs Campus Example Timetable
This student studies a T Level course, combining classroom-based learning with practical skills, workshop sessions, and research. Their timetable is designed to develop industry knowledge and hands-on experience. On a Monday, they have a day for independent study or their industry placement, and in the afternoon they train and play as part of the college football squad. They do their work placement review on Friday afternoons to support their development.
This student studies a vocational programme, combining lessons, practical skills sessions, project work, and research activities to develop their expertise. Their timetable also includes independent study, online tutorial work, Mathematics GCSE resit classes, and enrichment activities such as workouts in the campus gym and fitness training, supporting both their wellbeing and personal development.
| Day | Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Football Training (Squad) | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | Lesson | 09:30 | 13:00 |
| Tuesday | Lunch | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| Tuesday | Lesson | 14:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | Lesson | 09:30 | 13:00 |
| Wednesday | Lunch | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| Wednesday | Lesson | 14:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | Lesson | 09:30 | 12:30 |
| Thursday | Lunch | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| Thursday | Lesson | 13:30 | 16:30 |
| Friday | Lesson | 09:30 | 11:30 |
| Friday | Lunch | 11:30 | 12:30 |
| Friday | Work Placement Review | 12:30 | 13:00 |
| Friday | Lesson | 13:30 | 15:30 |
| Day | Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tutorial Work (Online) | 09:30 | 10:00 |
| Monday | Lesson | 10:15 | 12:30 |
| Monday | Lunch | 12:30 | 13:15 |
| Monday | Research & Context | 13:15 | 14:45 |
| Monday | Independent Study | 15:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | Practical Skills | 09:30 | 11:30 |
| Tuesday | Mathematics GCSE (Resit) | 11:30 | 12:30 |
| Tuesday | Gym Workout | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | Project Work | 09:30 | 11:00 |
| Wednesday | Lesson | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Wednesday | Lunch | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| Wednesday | Mathematics GCSE (Resit) | 14:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | Practical Skills | 09:30 | 11:30 |
| Thursday | Lunch | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| Thursday | Project Work | 13:30 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | Independent Study | 15:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | Fitness | 13:30 | 14:30 |
| Friday | Gym Workout | 15:00 | 16:00 |