T Levels are a qualification choice that follow GCSEs and give students a head start towards the career they want. They will suit students who wish to start working towards a skilled occupation, prefer a practical approach to learning and want a predominantly learning environment-based course. Drawing on features of the world's best technical educational systems, these 2-year courses have been designed in partnership with employers to ensure students gain the knowledge, skills and experience businesses need so they are ready to get good jobs when they qualify.
Typically, a prospective learner will have five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Maths and English, and preferably science/technology subjects. Prospective learners will be interviewed by a specialist member of the School of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to assess their suitability.
CORE
Engineering representations - an understanding of how to produce, interpret, and amend engineering representations, drawings, and graphical information.
Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing - an understanding of standard arithmetic, geometry, graphs and charts and matrices and determinants.
Electrical and Mechanical principles, and understanding of storage and transfer of forces and energy, the range of power sources available across physical, mechanical, electrical and renewable and the operation of mechanical principles and systems.
Topics specific to mainenance, installation, and repair including maintenance philosophies, schedules and related specifications, how maintenance plans are produced and implemented, configuration, controls, regulations and guidelines and planning and implementing decommissioning options.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SPECIALISM
The purpose of this specialism is for learners to know and understand electrical and electronic components and systems, and undertake key procedures for maintenance, installation and repair.
Learners will have the opportunity to plan, perform and evaluate their work whilst utilising a range of materials, tools and equipment.
Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of, and skills in:
- Knowledge of the construction and operation of standard power conversion systems
- Knowledge and application of component classification, numbering and referencing systems
- Knowledge of how components are removed, replaced and repaired as part of electrical and electronic systems
- Skills to plan and prepare electrical and electronic maintenance activities using analysis and evaluation
- Skills to select and use tools, equipment, machinery and technology safely and effectively to complete maintenance, installation and repair activities
Learners may be introduced to this specialism by asking themselves questions such as:
- How do electrical and electronic systems operate and function?
- What are the components used in electrical and electronic?
- How is maintenance, installation and repair to electrical and electronic systems carried out?
Learners will be formatively assessed by way of exams, project work and practical assignments, with feedback for development and improvement. The core content covered in Year 1 is assessed by two, 150 minute written exams and an externally-set project completed over a number of days. The occupational specialism content covered in Year 2 is assessed by a single practical assignment completed over a number of days. Occupational specialism assessment is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Learners must also complete at least 315 hours of industry placement time in order to qualify for the T Level. The overall grade of the qualification is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction or Distinction* and is dependent on the grades achieved in the above assessments.
Upon successful completion of this programme of study, learners will hold qualifications that are recognised nationally by further and higher education establishments, as well as employers and other stakeholders. This will enable them to progress to employment, higher apprenticeships and further study. The Maintenance, Installation and Repair pathway develops knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to the Engineering Technician (Mechatronics Maintenance) and Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) apprenticeship standards, Electrical Maintenance and Mechanical Maintenance. The Manufacturing, Processing and Control pathway develops knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to the Engineering Technician (Toolmaker/Tool & Die) and Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standards. As T Levels are nationally recognised, they carry UCAS points allowing them to be used as entry qualifications for undergraduate engineering/manufacturing degree programmes at universities and higher education institutes.
WORK PLACEMENT
Mandatory work placement of 315 hours/45 days (minimum) in your chosed specialism.
