Engineering T-Level (Design and Development)
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4
Level
T-Level
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
Reasons to study Engineering T-Level (Design and Development)
This T-Level is a route into skilled employment and the equivalent to three A-Levels.
Combine classroom theory, practical learning and a significant industry placement.
This course focusses on the design and development aspect to engineering. It is more theoretical than practical, giving you an an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products.
Gain essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry.
Develop business, commercial and financial awareness – basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/partners and resource allocation
Discover more about materials and their properties – understanding 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
Students will be seeking to progress to an engineering career and would like to start now with a substantial industry placement alongside classroom learning about workplace procedures and the maths and physics based knowledge and skills of engineering practice.
What you will study
Core Content – maths, physics to support materials, mechanical, electrical, electronic and chemical engineering and business engineering to include manufacturing processes, health and safety, quality assurance and commercial awareness.
Occupational Specialism – Electrical and Electronic design bringing together your knowledge to design an electronic solution to a manufacturing problem eg an automated parcel sorting conveyor.
Industry placement of at least 45 days.
Entry Criteria
A desire for progression onto an engineering career through apprenticeship or University.
minimum GCSE Maths grade 6
minimum GCSE Physics/Science and English Language grade 5
How you will be assessed
Core Content: 2 exams and externally-set project (17 hr controlled assesment)
Occupational Specialism: practical assignment (34 hr controlled assesment)
Priestley extra
Visits to local industry to increase understanding of engineering in the workplace. Students undertaking engineering courses have also taken part in hands-on practical activities at local Universities. Industrial cadets competition – work with other STEM students and an engineering company to complete an engineering project.
Reading List
“Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering” by Saeed Moaveni
This book provides an excellent introduction to the field of engineering, covering key concepts, problem-solving techniques, and engineering analysis methods.
“Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics” by R.C. Hibbeler
This book focuses on the principles of statics and dynamics, which are essential for understanding the behaviour of structures and machines. It covers topics such as forces, equilibrium, and motion.
“Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach” by Gerhard Pahl, Wolfgang Beitz, and Jörg Feldhusen
This book presents a structured approach to engineering design, covering various stages of the design process, from problem definition to concept development and evaluation. It emphasises the importance of creativity, analysis, and decision-making in design.
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Progression
A degree apprenticeship, university degree or skilled employment. An exciting career in the engineering sector.
How to Apply
Apply for your place early to avoid disappointment!