Course Detail

The Course

T Levels are new two-year, Level 3 study programmes combining classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 315-350 hours of industry placement with an employer to make sure you have real experience of the workplace. At the end of the this technical qualification, you are expected to demonstrate threshold competence, which means that you have gained the core knowledge and skills related to design and development for engineering and manufacturing and are well placed to develop full occupational competence with additional development and support once in employment in the engineering sector.

You will learn about the following topics:

Core knowledge and understanding across the Engineering and Manufacturing Route

• Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
• Engineering representations
• Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
• Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
• Materials and their properties
• Mechanical principles  
• Mechatronics
• Engineering and manufacturing control systems
• Recognised standards in engineering and manufacturing
• Standard operating procedures
• Health and safety principles and coverage
• Business, commercial and financial awareness
• Professional responsibilities, attitudes, and behaviours
• Stock and asset management
• Quality assurance, control and improvement
• Continuous improvement
• Project and programme management

Core knowledge and understanding across the Design and Development Route

• Customer and client requirements
• Principles of design
• Design processes
• Design focus and application
• Communication in design