T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in design and development for engineering and manufacturing. The T Level is a 2 year programme and will include a 9 week (minimum) industry placement and a Technical Qualification, where you will also choose your specialist occupation.

There are no national entry requirements for starting a T Level. These are set by the individual college or school. Contact us to find out more.

You will develop an understanding of the sector, including: Working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors – an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry Materials and their properties – understanding material processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques Business, commercial and financial awareness - basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/partners and resource allocation In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content: Mechanical engineering Electrical and electronic engineering Control and instrumentation engineering Structural engineering

Your learning will combine classroom theory and practical learning and include 9 weeks (minimum) of industry placement. The placement will provide you with real experience of the workplace.

Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. You'll work with your tutor to decide when you're ready to be assessed on the core. Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It may involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.

Career options might include working as a mechanical design engineer or manufacturing design engineer. Speak to your careers adviser to find out more. You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level, including a university degree.