T Level in Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing

The T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing is a two-year Level 3 qualification, equivalent to three A Levels. It has been developed with employers to give students the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a successful career in the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Students will study a broad range of core topics including: Engineering and manufacturing principles, Product design and development, Materials and their properties, Engineering mathematics, Business and commercial awareness, Computer-aided design (CAD), Project management and problem-solving, Health, safety and environmental practices. Alongside the core programme, students will complete the Mechanical Engineering occupational specialism, developing technical skills in mechanical design, engineering systems, manufacturing processes, testing, analysis and the use of industry-standard technologies. A minimum 45-day industry placement forms an integral part of the qualification. This will be done on placement for a day a week with Reds10.

The T Level is assessed through a combination of: Core examinations assessing engineering and manufacturing knowledge. An Employer Set Project, enabling students to apply their skills to realistic industry scenarios. A specialist Mechanical Engineering occupational specialism assessment demonstrating occupational competence. Successful completion of the industry placement requirement.

To study this T Level course you'll need: 5 GCSEs at 9-5.