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T Level Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control

The T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control is a two-year technical qualification for students who want to start a career in modern engineering and manufacturing. This course equips you with a strong foundation in engineering principles, practical skills, and real-world industry experience.

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

Could you be part of the next generation?

Apply online now!