Course Title: T Level in Engineering
Exam Board: TBC
Subject-specific Entry Criteria: TBC

Course Overview

The T Level in Engineering is a high-quality, technical qualification designed for students who are passionate about how things work and want to pursue a career in the engineering and manufacturing industries. Equivalent to three A Levels, this two-year course blends classroom learning with real-world experience to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a competitive and rapidly evolving sector.

Why Choose T Level Engineering?

T Levels are developed in collaboration with employers, ensuring the course reflects real industry needs. This means you’ll gain practical, up-to-date skills that employers are actively looking for. Whether you’re aiming for a career, an apprenticeship, or higher education, this course provides a strong and respected pathway.

Industry Placement

A key feature of the T Level is the industry placement, where you will complete a minimum of 45 days in a real workplace. This provides invaluable experience, helping you to:

  • Apply your learning in a professional environment
  • Develop employability skills
  • Build connections with local employers
  • Gain insight into career pathways within engineering

Year 12 Topics

  • Term 1: Induction, professional skills, practical skills, work readiness, core content, digger/mechatronics.
  • Term 2: ESP exam, pick and place arm/mechatronics, core content, work experience.
  • Term 3: Core exam preparedness, core content, OS Exam Project 1 (Bridge Project), work experience.

Year 13 Topics

  • Term 1: OS Exam Project 2 (Crane Project), OS units, work experience.
  • Term 2: OS Exam Project 2 (Mock OS Exam).
  • Term 3: Resit core, work experience.

Knowledge Summary

  • Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors: Impact of materials, environmental conditions, and context on design.
  • Design Principles: Customer needs, design processes, communication.
  • Mathematics: Application in engineering and manufacturing.
  • Materials: Origins, processing, quality management, testing.
  • Business Awareness: Commercial principles, market dynamics, relationships, resource allocation.
  • Industry Practice: Use of CAD, 3D printing, machinery.
  • Health and Safety: Safe work environment, legislation.
  • Sustainability

Assessment

  • Year 12: Core paper exams (2.5 hours each), Employer Set Project (18.5 hours).
  • Year 13: Occupational Specialism exam (34 hours).

The T Level in Engineering can prepare students for a variety of future options, including Engineering Degrees, Mechanical Engineering. Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing / Design Engineering

A T Level in Engineering is a good option if you are interested in becoming a Chartered Engineer, Design Engineer or Project Engineer.

You will need to:

  • be self-motivated
  • understand Engineering processes
  • have a natural interest in Engineering and how things work
  • be prepared to take creative risks with good independent skills 
  • understand the need to dedicate time outside Sixth Form to make independent progress in your work
  • have strong mathematics skills