T Level Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (Mechanical) (Electrical and Electronic)

Course Code

T Level

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025
Engineering student working on electrical circuit

The T Level Technical Qualification in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing is a two-year, Level 3 programme designed for post-GCSE students aiming for careers in engineering and manufacturing. It combines classroom learning with practical industry experience, offering a comprehensive pathway into the sector.

You should have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.

Core component (Year 1)

Topics include:
• Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
• Engineering and manufacturing past, present, and future
• Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
• Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
• Materials and their properties
• Health and safety principles and coverage
• Stock and asset management
• Project and programme management

Occupational specialism (Year 2)

Topics include:
• Mechanical Specialism:
– Mechanical principles and systems
– How components are removed, replaced and repaired
– Skills to plan and prepare mechanical maintenance activities using evaluation
– Skills to select and use tools, equipment, machinery and technology safely and effectively

• Electrical and Electronics Specialism:
– Construction and operation of standard power conversion systems
– How components are removed, replaced and repaired
– Skills to plan and prepare electrical and electronic maintenance activities
– Skills to select and use tools, equipment, machinery and technology safely and effectively

Industrial placement
• 315 hours of industrial placement
– Taster sessions delivered by employers
– Hands-on industry experience at an employer’s company

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

Core component (Year 1)
2 external exam papers
Employer set project

Occupational specialism (Year 2)
Controlled assessments

Upon completion, students can:

  • Enter employment in roles such as engineering maintenance technician, mechanical engineering technician, or auto-electrician

  • Progress to higher-level apprenticeships

  • Pursue further study in higher education, as the T Level is equivalent to three A Levels and carries UCAS points

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