T Level in Design and Development For Engineering and Manufacturing: Mechanical Engineering

This T Level is a new 2-year course which is taken after GCSEs and is broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in engineering, manufacturing, processing, and control. Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

• working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors – an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
• essential Mathematics for Engineering and Manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of Mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry.

The T Level in Mechanical Engineering will enable you to secure a job in a wide variety of roles within the engineering sector. Progression options include engineering apprenticeships, further qualifications in engineering including HNDs, HNCs or degree courses, or you may decide to go straight into a full-time role.

GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above, plus 4 additional GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Science).

The course will include the following topics:

• Design methodologies and processes
• Tools, equipment, and materials used in mechanical engineering
• Essential Mathematics and science for engineering and manufacturing
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate mechanical engineering and manufacturing systems and processes
• Analyse and interpret engineering and manufacturing requirements, systems, processes, technical drawings and specifications
• Evaluate systems, designs, components and processes, managing and integrating design information, proposals and specifications, to develop and improve mechanical engineering and manufacturing proposals and solutions
• Areas of the engineering industry in which mechanical engineers work 

Your classroom learning will be supplemented with regular work placements with engineering companies in order to apply the skills that you are learning into practice.

Varied assessment methods will be used including:

• Presentations
• Group work
• Portfolio of evidence
• Observation of activity
• Scenario projects
• External assessments
• Employer set project

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button and then add an additional two or three subjects to make up your academic programme. You can also apply for a second, alternative vocational programme of study via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 260401 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk