T Level Engineering Design & Development (Mechanical)

What is a T Level? (Subject to numbers and Employers offering work placements)

T Levels are new two year courses which will follow on from GCSEs and will be equivalent to three A Levels. These two-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares learners for work.

Year one:

The first year will cover a range of core content and each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement lasting between 315 – 350 hours (45 – 50 days). Where you will get invaluable experience in the workplace leading to an employer set project. The project is made up of a number of tasks which all relate to the same Employer-set project brief linking to the core content of:

• Research

• Design

• Plan

• Present

The occupational specialism in Mechanical Engineering Year two:

In year two the learners will develop the skills to:

• Analyse and interpret engineering and manufacturing requirements, systems, processes, technical drawings and specifications.

• Evaluate systems, designs, components and processes, managing and integrating design information, proposals and specifications, to develop and improve mechanical engineering and manufacturing proposals and solutions.

• Propose and design mechanical engineering and manufacturing systems, products, components, processes and solutions, considering requirements, constraints and context.

• Collaborate to help manage, develop, test and quality assure mechanical engineering and manufacturing design information, systems, processes and outcomes.

• Communicate proposals, design information and solutions, producing, recording and explaining engineering and manufacturing representations, systems, processes, outcomes, specifications and technical drawings.

Entry Requirements - Level 3 admissions

All applicants for Level 3 admission will need to meet a minimum entry requirement of 5 GCSE passes at 4-9 (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science for Level 3 courses.

T Level in Engineering can lead to further study, University, Apprenticeships and employment in a range of fields including Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, CNC Programmer, CAD Design, Manufacture Engineering including heavy industry and the food industry, along with many others.