Mechanical Engineering T Level

You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the engineering and manufacturing sector.

• Working in the sectors.

• Developing an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products.

• Essential maths for engineering and manufacturing.

• Understanding materials and their properties, including processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality; the condition of materials; how these are managed; and materials testing methods and techniques.

• The basic principles of business, commercial and financial awareness, including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/ partners and resource allocation.



You will also complete a module of occupation specific content in Design Mechanical Engineering.



On your industry placement, you will work alongside professionals, possibly working on a real-life engineering project.

Full time for two academic years.

Through continual assessment using practical observations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.

A minimum of 5 GCSE subject graded 9-4 or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science.

You may take up a role as a design mechanical engineer / CAD (Computer Aided Design) specialist. Further study may lead to roles such as Manufacturing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Engineer.



As the T Level is equivalent to three A Levels, you could decide to progress to university or a higher apprenticeship.

Our multimillion pound Centre for Excellence in Engineering provides:

• specialist labs and workshops with industry standard equipment

• industry experienced teaching team

• students who represent team UK in World Skills Competitions

• established employer links with Sellafield Ltd, HUSCO, ISG and KraftHeinz to help secure placement opportunities.

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