Engineering Studies

Course summary

The T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing is a 2-year programme developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for work. The programme is the equivalent of 3 A-Levels and mixes classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience in an industrial placement for a minimum of 45 days. The course is split into 3 components, consisting of: 1. Technical qualification: - Core: Engineering Common Core - Occupational specialism 2. Industry placement 3. Maths, English, and digital skills. The Engineering and Manufacturing route consists of 3 pathways with each pathway having its offered specialisms as below: · Pathway 1: Design and Development (offered at our Chippenham campus) This pathway is dedicated for learners that are interested in design engineering and conceptual development within the mechanical specialism. This pathway focuses on engineering materials, material testing, design principles, use of computer aided design (CAD), conducting simulations, and 3D printing. This supports learners to understand the principles behind engineering design and why products are manufactured to meet certain specifications. · Pathway 2: Maintenance, Installation, and Repair (offered at our Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge campuses) This pathway is designed for learners that are interested in maintaining engineering devices, installing and repairing faulty parts on machinery to ensure safe operation. This pathway demonstrates appropriate maintenance techniques adapted within particular specialisms listed below. - Mechanical such as pumps, pillar drills, and other mechanical machinery. - Electrical such as electrical wiring, fault finding, etc.. - Mechatronics which is a combination of mechanical and electrical devices such as traffic light systems using a programmable logic controller (PLC). - Vehicles maintenance, and procedures followed and required to safely repair and install parts on the vehicle. · Pathway 3: Manufacturing, Process, and Control (offered at our Salisbury and Chippenham campuses) This pathway is aimed towards the specialism of machining and tool making. This allows learners to manufacture engineering components to specific tolerances within the machining workshop. The team of experts machinists support learners to work to high engineering tolerances along with performing other manufacturing procedures to create the required features that are specified within an engineering drawing produced by design engineers. *Please reference the table in the photo gallery above to see which pathways and specialisms we offered at each campus.