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T Level - Engineering- Fabrication and welding

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  • Course Type
    16-19 Courses
  • Course Code
    EG301
  • Campus
    Twelve Quays
  • Start Date
    7th Sep
  • Level
    Level 3
  • Duration
    2 Years

This T Level will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and industry experience needed to begin a successful career in the dynamic engineering sector.

Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, the course blends hands-on learning, academic study, and a minimum 45-day industry placement, ensuring you gain both practical expertise and real-world experience.

Ideal for those aspiring to work in engineering and manufacturing, this qualification delivers in-depth industry knowledge alongside the essential occupational skills required to enter the workforce with confidence.

  • Course Details

    The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the engineering industry and the sector, and you will cover topics such as:

    • Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
    • Materials and their properties
    • Business, commercial and financial awareness

    You will also get the opportunity to specialise in:

    Fabrication and welding technologies

    • 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.

  • 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

  • Where can I progress to?

    This technical qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills for a career in the engineering industry, preparing them for employment or an apprenticeship. Additionally, it provides a strong foundation for further study, offering pathways to higher education courses and advanced training opportunities.

  • 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.

  • Equipment Required

    Students require the following Personal Protective Equipment to complete this course:

    • Flame retardant overalls
    • Steel toe capped boots
    • Workshop gloves
    • Welding mask
    • Welding gauntlets

    Financial support may be available to cover the cost of this equipment. Find out more: https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

Engineering student Mahamat Nour standing inside Twelve Quays workshop

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.

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