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T Level - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing qualification will equip you with the skills, knowledge and industry experience to start your journey into this thriving sector. Designed by industry leaders the T Level combines hands on learning, academic study and a minimum 45-day industry placement. This qualification is for you if you want to work within the engineering and manufacturing industry. It has been designed to deliver a high level of knowledge about the engineering industry as well as the occupational skills you will need to enter the industry — also known as threshold competence.
The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the engineering industry and the sector, and you will cover topics such as:
- Processes of production and manufacturing
- Materials used in production, manufacturing, research and design environments
- Specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments
- Product and project management
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Business, commercial and financial awareness You will also get the opportunity to specialise in:
- Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Mechanical Engineering You will work in the engineering workshops and our state of the art CAD suite to gain a range of core practical engineering skills, whilst attending theory lessons conducted in classrooms. An industry-based work placement will run alongside your course further reinforcing your newly learned skills and offering a true insight into the engineering industry.
- Flame retardant overalls
- Steel toe capped boots
- Workshop gloves
- Welding mask
- Welding gauntlets
A key component of this course is an extended work experience placement, totalling at least 45 days over the two year programme. Wirral Met have excellent links with employers within the Engineering sector and will work with you to find the right placement for you.
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If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 23/24.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
