T Level in Engineering

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

Course Content

The design and development for engineering and manufacturing course consists of two components. The core knowledge and the occupational specialism of Mechanical Engineering.

Core

1. Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
2. Engineering and manufacturing past, present, and future
3. Engineering representations
4. Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
5. Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
6. Materials and their properties
7. Mechanical principles
8. Electrical and electronic principles
9. Mechatronics
10.  Engineering and manufacturing control systems
11.  Quality management
12.  Health and safety principles and coverage
13.  Business, commercial and financial awareness
14.  Professional responsibilities, attitudes, and behaviours
15.  Stock and asset management
16.  Continuous improvement
17.  Project and programme management

Occupational Specialism

The purpose of this specialism is for learners to know and undertake designing and development processes within mechanical engineering.

Learners will have the opportunity to plan, perform and evaluate their work whilst utilising a range of techniques, methods and resources.

Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of, and skills in:

• Knowledge of design methodologies and processes.

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used in mechanical engineering.

• Knowledge of mathematical theories and methods used in mechanical engineering.

• Skills in producing mechanical drawings and representations.

• Skills in designing and developing working models.

• Skills in testing models and prototypes.