T Levels are Nationally recognised qualifications which carry UCAS tariff points. Passing one T Level is the equivalent of passing three A Levels. T Levels offer a unique way of learning, combining valuable industry experience with classroom study. On this course, you will study a wide-ranging syllabus, offering in-depth learning of engineering and manufacturing maintenance, installation and repair processes and theory. In addition to the core content, you will also complete one specialist module, giving you the opportunity to explore an area of your particular interest. During your industry placement, you will put your study into practice, embedding the knowledge and skills you’ve learned in the classroom. Your placement will provide you with valuable industry experience, helping you to stand out in your future work and/or study endeavours.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

You can move onto a Higher Education course in Engineering or a related subject, or into the workplace.

What jobs can I get? 

Mechatronics Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Automation Engineer

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

To enrol on this course, you must have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 (Formerly Grades A*–C) including English at grade 4 and Maths at Grade 5.

What about work experience? 

Courses consist of 80% of time in the classroom, 20% on a work placement in a relevant workplace.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP00546 04/09/2024 £60.00 £1880.00 £1880.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Course content

Course Content 

What will you learn?

Throughout the course you will:

  • Understand how materials, conditions and context influence design processes.
  • Practice essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing.
  • Learn about different material processing techniques.
  • Understand how material testing methods and techniques.
  • Study business, commercial and financial awareness such as, basic commercial principles.

More info

Start Day/Time 

This course is due to start from September 2024.

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

T Level

Awarding Body 

Bournemouth & Poole College

Curriculum Area 

Engineering - Engineering and Electronics

More about the course 

T Levels are Nationally recognised qualifications which carry UCAS tariff points. Passing one T Level is the equivalent of passing three A Levels. T Levels offer a unique way of learning, combining valuable industry experience with classroom study. On this course, you will study a wide-ranging syllabus, offering in-depth learning of engineering and manufacturing maintenance, installation and repair processes and theory. In addition to the core content, you will also complete one specialist module, giving you the opportunity to explore an area of your particular interest. During your industry placement, you will put your study into practice, embedding the knowledge and skills you’ve learned in the classroom. Your placement will provide you with valuable industry experience, helping you to stand out in your future work and/or study endeavours.

What will you learn?

Throughout the course you will:

Understand how materials, conditions and context influence design processes.

Practice essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing.

Learn about different material processing techniques.

Understand how material testing methods and techniques.

Study business, commercial and financial awareness such as, basic commercial principles.

Academic Year 

2024/25

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

T Level

Awarding Body 

Bournemouth & Poole College