During the 2-year programme, you will get equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in Engineering and Manufacturing. You will also complete an exciting 45-day work placement with a local employer.
T Levels are designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience.
T Level Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Course overview
Course information
This project-based course is designed to prepare you for a professional engineering environment. To support your learning, the College has invested in advanced engineering facilities, including CNC machines, robotic arms, and dedicated Computer Aided Design (CAD) labs.
Your classroom work will take place in in our purpose-built engineering workshop, and you will also complete a 45-day work experience placement with a local employer.
Classroom-based learning – 80% of the course
You’ll be supported throughout the course by expert tutors who will guide you through both the theory and practical elements. You’ll work on refining your skills to use CNC lathes, KUKA robotic machinery, and CAD software, while theory lessons will help you understand why engineers make the decisions they do.
During the course, you’ll cover a range of topics including:
• Understanding how materials, conditions and context influence design processes
• Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing including standard trigonometry (calculating angles and sides in triangles)
• Understanding how materials are processed and how this affects their quality
• Learning about basic business principles including commercial priorities and markets
You’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in one of the following areas:
• Fitting and assembly technologies
• Machining and toolmaking technologies
• Composites manufacturing technologies
• Fabrication and welding technologies
Work placement – 20% of the course
During your T Level, you’ll have the unique opportunity to spend 20 per cent of your time working with a local employer. You’ll be immersed in the business, treated like an employee, and gain practical experience you can add to your CV helping to kickstart your engineering career.
Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers will match you with a placement that supports your interests and career goals, with many students going on to secure paid work as a result.
Start date
01-09-2026