Developed in collaboration with employers, T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to get into employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.

You'll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer to give you the skills and knowledge needed to open the door to highly skilled employment, an apprenticeship or higher-level study, including university.

What you will study
Topics covered include:
- The engineering industry and sector
- Customer and client requirements
- Principals of design
- Design processes
- Communication in designer
- Mechanical engineering or electrical and electronic engineering
Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above in Higher Maths, two GCSE Science subjects at grade 4 or above, GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above plus one other GCSE at grade 4 or above.

Internal progression - BTEC level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Merit) with 4 and above in GCSE Maths and English
Assessment
The assessment consists of:
- Two written examinations
- One employer set project covering core engineering skills
- One occupational qualification
Moving Forward

Employment, Higher Education or an Apprenticeship
Duration

2 years

Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - T Level

Events

Where can it lead?

Controls / Valve Technicians

General Engineering Technicians / Technologists

Industrial / Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Manufacturing / Production Technicians

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Robotics Technicians