Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering T Level
Is this course for me?
Those who have an analytical mindset and would like to develop a career in engineering, progressing to higher apprenticeships or university.
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.
Through continual assessment using practical observations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.
Full time for two academic years.
A minimum of 5 GCSE subject graded 9-4 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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Students aged 16-18 do not pay exam fees.
