T-LEVEL IN ENGINEERING (DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING)
Level: Level 3
Last Updated: 03-10-23
T-Levels are a pioneering new courses which are co-created with leading employers and aim to ensure young people across the country have access to a variety of programmes that successfully develop them into the skilled workforce of the future.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
T-Levels are split into core units and specialist units. T-Level in Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing core units cover the following areas to develop your knowledge:
working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors – an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry
materials and their properties – understanding material processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques
business, commercial and financial awareness - basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/partners and resource allocation
In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:
Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
Structural engineering
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
80% of your studies will be within the College, this will be either in a classroom where you will build theoretical knowledge, or in one of our specialist learning environments where you can develop your practical skills.
20% of the qualification will involve a 45 day (315 hours) industry placement with a local employer. During this time you will gain real work experience within the industry.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
You will complete formal assessments and examinations.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Gaining a T-Level can help learners with progression onto higher study, Apprenticeships or into skilled employment.
T-Levels focus on technical skills and are equivalent to three A-Levels and are worth UCAS points. For example, a T-Level at grade Distinction* is worth the same as three A-Levels at A* and will be recognised by universities and other providers, meaning you have the option to continue your studies after college.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in design and development for engineering and manufacturing. Career options might include working as a mechanical design engineer or manufacturing design engineer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Learners require six GCSE passes at grades 9-4 and should have a strong passion for the T-Level subject. At least three of the passes should be at grade 5 or above, including maths and English Language and science*. A successful interview is also required. *Individual cases will be considered at the point of entry where the criteria has not been met.
