Program Overview

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING T-LEVEL

Overview

The Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T-level is a two-year course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering and manufacturing principles. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the industry, including design methodologies, essential tools and materials, and quality management.

Course Breakdown

Year 1

• Core Component:
  • Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
  • Engineering and manufacturing past, present and future
  • Engineering representations
  • Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
  • Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
  • Materials and their properties
  • Mechanical principles
  • Electrical and electronic principles
  • Mechatronics
  • Engineering and manufacturing control systems
  • Quality management
  • Health and safety principles and coverage
  • Business, commercial and financial awareness
  • Professional responsibilities, attitudes and behaviours
  • Stock and asset management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Project and programme management

Year 2

• Occupational Specialism: Choose from either Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Occupational Specialism: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Design methodologies and processes
  • Tools, equipment and materials used in electrical and electronic engineering
  • Representations, symbols, conventions and annotations used in electrical and electronic engineering
  • Producing electrical and electronic drawings and representations
  • Designing and developing working models
  • Testing models and prototypes
• Occupational Specialism: Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of design methodologies and processes
  • Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used in mechanical engineering
  • Knowledge of mathematical theories and methods used in mechanical engineering
  • Skills in producing mechanical drawings and representations
  • Skills in designing and developing working models
  • Skills in testing models and prototypes

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English (Language or Literature), or equivalent
• GCSE Maths at grade 5
• School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance

Key Information

• Teaching and assessment: You will have three days per week in college and an industry placement of at least 45 days. Around 4-6 hours of homework per week is also advised.
• Staff will monitor your progress and have one-to-one meetings with you with targets set. You will also have progress reviews during your work experience, both from our staff and your employer.
• This course is delivered in partnership with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).

Accreditations, Endorsements and Partnerships

• University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

Work Placements

• Work placements offer a wealth of benefits alongside your studies, helping you put your learning into practice, develop your skills and understanding of the workplace, boost your CV for your chosen career or enhance your UCAS application for higher education.
• Our engineering T-level course requires you to complete a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) on placement over the two years. Our employability tutors will visit you out on placement to ensure you gain the right practical skills.

Career Opportunities

• The roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.
• Mechanical engineer: Average Salary: £32,000
• Electrical/electronics engineer: Average Salary: £32,000
• Process manufacturing engineer: Average Salary: £35,000
• Product designer: Average Salary: £45,000
• Aspiring to a higher level career? Complete this course and you could progress onto our Engineering HND course.