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T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

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This is a new two-year full-time course designed in collaboration with employers, suitable for post 16 students looking to develop both knowledge and practical skills in the Engineering sector. This T level is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles in regard to Engineering.

  • Entry Requirements


    5 GCSE grade 4-9 including English and Maths (or equivalent).

    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

  • Course Content


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

    Working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors. You would gain an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products. Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing you would gain knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry. Materials and their properties. Gain a understanding of how 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.

  • Progression Next Steps


    This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in design and development for engineering and manufacturing. Career options might include:

    Cad technician 3d printing technician

    Speak to your careers adviser to find out more.

    Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.

  • Additional Information


    For more information please contact our Admissions Team on 020 8268 3073 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Course Structure


    You will spend 80% of the course in your learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where you put your learnt skills into action.

  • Assessment Details


    This course is assessed through a blend of examinations and a project-based assessment on a real industry employer brief.

    The core component will be assessed through a project set by employers in the industry and two externally-set exams.

    The Occupational Specialism in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is assessed through a project that is created in conjunction with relevant employers.