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DCG Courses T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development

T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development

T Levels in Engineering are new two-year courses which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A-levels. They have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for working life.

Course Summary

Subject Area: Engineering
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: The Roundhouse
Full Time or Part Time: FT
Level: 3
Number Of Years: 2
Interview Required?: Y
The Roundhouse

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/t-level-in-engineering-and-manufacturing-design-and-development
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Course Information for Students

Who is this course for?

T Levels in Engineering are new courses which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A-levels. These two-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for working life.

T Levels offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.

The T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: Design and Development is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in Engineering, specifically within the Design and Development sector.

For more information on T Levels, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels

Entry Requirements

You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen personal interest in pursuing a role in the engineering industry. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and a successful interview. You will need one of the following:

  • A GCSE grade 5 in English
  • A GCSE grade 6 in Maths
  • A GCSE grade 5 in a Science (In total you will need to have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above and a 6 in Maths)
  • A Level 2 Diploma in a relevant subject area to a Merit or Distinction grade

Maths is a critical element of this programme and is embedded in many of the units taken. Those accepted on the course with the older grade (C) in Maths must be able to demonstrate higher grade C ability – an additional assessment of suitability will need to be taken.

What will you learn?

T Level courses feature a technical qualification, which will include:

Year 1

  • Core theory, concepts and skills for engineering centred on design, automation and manufacturing in electrical and mechanical engineering

Year 2 – Specialist pathway

  • Design and Development

Every T Level includes an industry placement with an employer, focused on developing the practical and technical skills required for the occupation. These will last a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) but can last longer. Employers can offer industry placements on a block or day release basis – or a mix of these – and can discuss sharing part of the placement with another employer if necessary.

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered on-site.

What will you need to bring with you?

You will need to purchase various items of equipment, including safety boots for workshop activities and technical drawing equipment. The purchase of appropriate books and e-books is encouraged and guidance on which books to purchase will be given by subject specialists. There may also be a request for contributions to trips and visits as part of our Employment and Skills Academy activities.

How will you be assessed?

Students will be assessed through a mixture of externally set exams and projects. These will bring together all the key theories and practical skills that the students learn throughout their time at College and on work placement.

Year 1

  • Exam 1: Maths and Science
  • Exam 2: Engineering in a Context
  • Project: an Engineering project conducted in a controlled environment set over a week

Year 1 is graded A*-E.

Year 2

  • Pathway specific project (either Mechanical or Electrical) – conducted in a controlled environment

Year 2 is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Students who pass all the elements of their T Level will gain a nationally recognised certificate showing an overall grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction. It will also set out the details of what students have achieved on the course.

Where next?

This course allows for progression to the appropriate Level 4, 5 or 6 Engineering qualification.

Alternatively, and with employment in a qualifying role, progression to a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in the appropriate specialist pathway could be possible.

Who do you contact for more information?

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information



This course could lead to one of these careers...

Engineering Technicians

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Engineering Technicians

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Mechanical Engineers

Telecoms and Related Network Installers and Repairers

£36988

Telecoms and Related Network Installers and Repairers

Electronics Engineers

£53397

Electronics Engineers

More Careers Information at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Your next opportunity will be during our Clearing Enrolment sessions, starting Wednesday 27th August at 12pm. Please note that places will be limited and subject to course availability, entry requirements, and interviews. Find out more about Enrolment and Clearing Enrolment: Enrolment and Clearing Information 2025

Course Information Last Updated On: February 24, 2025 2:27 pm

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