Get started on your career in Engineering and Manufacturing with this T Level.
It has been developed in collaboration with employers and professional bodies which will give you the essential practical and theoretical skills to work in the engineering industry.
You’ll develop an in depth understanding of how the engineering industry works, principles of engineering design and manufacture, manufacturing techniques, theories of mechanical engineering and a wide range of practical engineering skills.
As this course is a T Level, you’ll spend 80% of your time at college studying and 20% on an industry placement, where you will put what you have been learning in the classroom into practice with an employer.
What will I learn?
You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of:
You’ll have two core exams that cover the key engineering principles taught in the first year as well as an employer set project (which takes the form of a controlled assessment over the course of one week) followed by an occupational specialism (practical project/assessment) in the second year.
Our workshops and equipment are industry standard and include a range mechanical maintenance equipment including:
Once you have completed this course you can join our HNC, secure an apprenticeship or progress into employment or university.
Five GCSEs at 5-9 including English and maths.
Our highly skilled and experienced team of engineers will work with you to help you build the skills and knowledge employers require for your career in engineering.
Each of the team has served their time in their industries and can use their skillset to help prepare you for your career.
You will take part in a meaningful work experience placement with one our of partners.
The placement will be designed to help you put your learning into practice and will offer a valuable opportunity to get a taste of the real world of work, feedback from engineering mentors and the chance to see for yourself what an apprenticeship or job in engineering might be like.
Our partners include:
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.