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T Level Technical Qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

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Course overview


During the 2-year programme, you will get equipped with the skills and
knowledge needed to build a career in Engineering and Manufacturing. You will
also complete an exciting 45-day work placement with a local employer.


T Levels are designed for students aged 16–19. A T Level combines 80%
classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience.


To study at this T Level, you will need an average score of 5 from your best
6 GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths.

Course information


This project-based course is designed to prepare you for a professional
engineering environment. To support your learning, the College has invested in
advanced engineering facilities, including our mechatronics lab and dedicated
Computer Aided Design (CAD) lab.


Your classroom work will take place in our purpose-built engineering
workshops, and you will also complete a 45-day work experience placement with a
local employer.


Classroom-based learning – 80% of the course


You’ll be supported throughout the course by expert tutors who will guide you
through both the theory and practical elements. You’ll work on refining your
skills to use CAD software, 3D printers, manufacturing simulation systems and
KUKA robots within our mechatronics lab. Theory lessons will help you understand
why engineers make the decisions they do.


During the course, you’ll cover a range of topics including:



  • Understanding how materials, conditions and context influence design
    processes

  • Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing including standard
    trigonometry (calculating angles and sides in triangles)

  • Understanding how materials are processed and how this affects their
    quality

  • Learning about basic business principles including commercial priorities
    and markets

In your second year, you will have the option to specialise in one of the
following:



  • Mechanical engineering

  • Electrical and electronic engineering

Work placement – 20% of the course


During your T Level, you’ll have the unique opportunity to spend 20% of your
time working with a local employer. You’ll be immersed in the business, treated
like an employee, and gain practical experience you can add to your CV helping
to kickstart your engineering career.


Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers will support you to find a placement
that matches your interests and career goals, with many students going on to
secure paid work as a result.