Engineering and Manufacturing: Manufacturing, Processing and Control T Level Level 3
T Level
This exciting new qualification has been designed to give you the dynamic skills needed for a career in a range of engineering, manufacturing, processing and control occupations.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 2 years
Start date - September - June
Where - Engineering Centre
Course Overview
On this course, you will study a specialist machining route alongside the core units to prepare you for a future career in engineering, manufacturing, processing and control. The qualification will give you a detailed insight into the engineering industry.
This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the engineering industry, which will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. You will also have access to cutting edge manual and CNC machinery and CAD facilities, as well as tuition from industry experienced lecturers.
You will cover topics such as: processes of production and manufacturing, materials used in production, manufacturing and fabrication environments, specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments and product and project management.
In the second year, you will be supported in finding an industry work placement (minimum of 315 hours), to develop your knowledge and understanding of working as an engineer further and strengthen your future prospects of employment. You will be able to apply the core learning from your course to workplace scenarios during your placement.
On this course, you will study a specialist machining route alongside the core units to prepare you for a future career in engineering, manufacturing, processing and control. The qualification will give you a detailed insight into the engineering industry.
You will cover topics such as: processes of production and manufacturing, materials used in production, manufacturing and fabrication environments, specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments and product and project management.
This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the engineering industry, which will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. You will also have access to cutting edge manual and CNC machinery and CAD facilities, as well as tuition from industry experienced lecturers.
In the second year, you will be supported in finding an industry work placement (minimum of 315 hours), to develop your knowledge and understanding of working as an engineer further and strengthen your future prospects of employment. You will be able to apply the core learning from your course to workplace scenarios during your placement.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 4 or above and maths at 5 or above and 3 other GCSEs at 4 or above including a science or technology course.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
HNC/HND, Apprenticeship, Degree
This qualification allows you to progress into roles such as a mechanical engineer, electrical and electronic engineer or civil engineer.
You will be assessed through synoptic practical assessment, theory-based exams and an employer-set project.
You will be required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment provided by the college when working in our engineering workshops.
Why work in the Engineering Industry?
Employment in Engineering roles is down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Engineering Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Engineering Industry
Considered a career in the Engineering?
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