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.
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Course Details
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.
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Entry Guidelines
- T-Levels are equivalent to three A Levels. They are developed in collaboration with employers to ensure the content meets the need of specific industries and include a significant industry placement.
- You will need 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. Two of the 5 GCSE's to be maths and English Language at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) or above.
- If you have achieved at least a merit in a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study and have a maths and English Language GCSE at Grade 4 or above (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144
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Where can I progress to?
You could progress into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career options might include:
- CAD technician
- 3D Printing technician
- Mechanical design engineer
- Mechanical research and development engineer
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Timetable
You will typically be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week. You will receive your individual timetable at the start of your course.
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Equipment Required
- Flame retardant overalls
- Steel toe capped boots
- Workshop gloves
- Welding mask
- Welding gauntlets
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Assessment Methods
The course is assessed through a combination a written work, examinations, and practical assessments.
Mahamat Nour
Engineering Student
I started with ESOL two years ago, before I joined Engineering. Since the beginning, I have had a lot of support from the college. Engineering is my dream, and I now have a conditional offer from Liverpool John Moores University for Mechanical Engineering. I would recommend Wirral Met to my friends.
