T Level Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control

Whether you're interested in product design, automation, systems control, or manufacturing processes, this T Level provides the knowledge and confidence to progress into work, an apprenticeship, or university.

The course is divided into two key areas: Core Content and a chosen Occupational Specialism.

Core Content Includes:

• Health and safety practices in engineering and manufacturing

• Engineering materials and their properties

• Engineering mathematics and science

• Business and commercial understanding

• Design processes and CAD/CAM techniques

• Control systems and automation

• Quality assurance and continuous improvement

• Problem-solving and project management in engineering contexts

Industry Placement

A defining feature of the T Level is the industry placement, where you'll spend at least 45 days working with an employer in a real engineering or manufacturing setting. This gives you invaluable hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the working world.

How You’ll Be Assessed

Your achievement will be measured through:

• Two externally set and marked core exams

• An employer-set project that demonstrates your understanding of core engineering knowledge in a real-life context

• Occupational specialism assessments, which include practical tasks, projects, and observations to evaluate your technical skills

Your final grade will be Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*.

Where Can It Take You?

This T Level is your launchpad into a high-tech, high-demand career, it will open doors to a range of exciting pathways, including:

• Higher education in engineering, robotics, or product design

• Higher or degree apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, design engineering, or systems control

• Direct entry into employment as a technician, engineering assistant, or trainee engineer