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Course Description

T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing is a prestigious 2 year course that follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A Levels.

T Levels will combine classroom theory and practical learning, and are made up of the following:

• Technical Qualification: the substantial component of your course.
• Industry placement: of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days) with an employer to make sure you have authentic experience of the workplace.

The Technical Qualification is the main classroom-based element of the T Level. During your two-year course, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins the sector, and you will also develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled employment within a specific occupation.

This T Level Technical Qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers, so the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for work. It will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to skilled employment, an apprenticeship or higher-level study.

Future Prospects

Achieving this qualification will provide several progression routes:

Directly into employment:

  • A relevant Level 3 apprenticeship: Examples include Engineering Design Technician, Engineering Technician, Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician, Aerospace Engineering Technician.
  • A Degree Apprenticeship in related disciplines including Product Design and Development Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer, Robotics Engineer.

    Higher level study: Degrees:

    Some of the common degrees this T Level aids progression onto include:
  • Engineering
  • Design Engineering
  • Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

    Subject to acceptance of the T Level by the individual HE institution. It’s essential that you check entry requirements with universities or colleges.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English grade 4 or above and Maths grade 5 or above.