T Level: Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including: 

• Working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors – an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
• Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry
• Materials and their properties – understanding material processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques
• Business, commercial and financial awareness – basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/partners and resource allocation

There is a range of progression routes leading to a level 4 apprenticeship, employment, university, or an undergraduate course at college.

You will have three days in college and two days in an industry placement. 4 to 6 hours of homework per week is also advised. Staff will monitor progress and have 1:1 meetings with each learner. Progress will be monitored and targets will be set. Learners will also have progress reviews during work experience by both college staff and the employer.

You require five Grade 4 GCSE’s including Maths, English, and Science. No former work experience is required. This course is designed for 16 – 18 years olds wishing to stay in full-time education.