T Level Management, Processing & Control for Engineering Level 3

Course Code

T Level

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
Two engineering students working on electrical circuit

What are T Levels?
T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom learning with practical experience, preparing students for skilled employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

Who is this course for?
This T Level is designed for learners aged 16-19 who wish to develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of engineering, manufacturing, process and control occupations.

Course Structure:

  • 80% Classroom Learning – Students study 14 core topic areas relevant to the Engineering and Manufacturing industry.

  • 20% Industry Placement – A minimum of 45 days on placement with an employer to gain on-the-job technical skills.

Five GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English, Maths (Higher) and Science.

The course is divided into two main parts:

1. Core Content: This provides a broad understanding of the engineering and manufacturing industries, covering topics such as:

· Engineering principles

· Materials science

· Quality control

· Health and safety

· Business and commercial awareness

2. Specialist Areas: Machining and Toolmaking, including:

· Use of CNC and manual machining technologies.

· Creating and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

· Producing precision components using advanced manufacturing techniques.

· Quality control and testing to meet industry standards.

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT:

A key part of the T Level is a mandatory industry placement lasting at least 45 days (315 hours). This gives you hands-on experience, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting and develop valuable industry contacts.

Activities are linked to employers, such as site visits. You will also benefit from a work readiness programme to develop your essential skills.

Sandwell College isn’t all about studying. We’re proud to offer our students a whole range of enrichment activities which are not only good fun but help you make friends, develop new skills and add to your CV and university applications.

We run a full programme of activities giving you great opportunities to widen your experiences and gain important
skills to develop as a young adult.

This is your chance to shine, to stand out from the crowd, and get an edge over other candidates at interviews. Our Student Liaison team keeps you updated with Student Union activities, lets you voice your issues or concerns, and provides you with information about:

  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
  • Trips and Activities
  • Sports Teams
  • Clubs and Societies
  • TOTUM discount card for great deals on food, health & fitness and tech

Your progress will be evaluated through a combination of:

· Exams: Two externally marked exams covering the core engineering knowledge.

· Employer Set Project: A project designed in collaboration with employers to solve real industry problems, demonstrating your skills and knowledge.

· Practical Assignments: Assessing your ability to apply knowledge in real-world scenarios within your chosen specialism. This is observed and moderated by external assessors

After completing the T Level, you can:

· Start working in roles like engineering technician, manufacturing technician, machinist, welder, or fabricator.

· Begin a higher-level apprenticeship in engineering or manufacturing.

· Continue your studies in higher education, as T Levels carry UCAS points equivalent to three A Levels.

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