About the course

T Levels are two-year technical qualifications which have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to meet the needs of different industries. Learners must complete a 45 day industry placement as part of the qualification.

T Levels are equivalent to three A-levels and have UCAS tariff points. The T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development is split into three main sections:

1. Technical Qualification - this is the main classroom based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation.

2. Industry placement - this runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

3. English, maths and digital provision - These are built into the classroom based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills.

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English.

Assessment

Students will sit an externally-set exams at the end of each academic year to test their understanding of the subject. They will also undertake a skill-assessment to demonstrate their competency skills.

Whilst on work placement, they will be set a project by the employer that they must successfully complete to demonstrate their overall breadth of learning.  Towards the end of the first year on programme, the student will select their specialism for the second as the Occupational Specialism  from one of the following:

1. Mechanical Engineering

2. Electrical and Electronic Engineering

3. Control and Instrumentational Engineering

Students who complete their T Level will receive an overall grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. They will get a nationally recognised certificate which will show their overall grade and a breakdown of what they have achieved showing a separate grade for the core component, occupational specialism,  and that they have met the minimum requirements for maths and English qualifications.  The industry placement will also be included.   

Careers & Progression

Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at Degree level in University in the Electrical Engineering and Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Sectors.

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