T Level in Manufacturing Processing and Control - Level 3 (Fitting Assembly Technologies)

T Levels are 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 learners for work.

The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the engineering industry and the sector, and you will cover topics such as:

Processes of production and manufacturing
Materials used in production, manufacturing, and fabrication environments
Specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments
Product and project management
Quality assurance and quality control

Occupational specialisms are in

Fitting and assembly technologies
Machining and toolmaking technologies

T levels consist of Core modules for each specialism and are:
1) Engineering world
2) Principles of maths and Science in Engineering.

The content also includes an Employer set project, Occupational specialism of your choice and at least 45 days industry placement over 2 years. The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the engineering industry and the sector.

You will study core topics such as:

Health and Safety
Engineering Materials
Maths and Science
Project Planning
Roles and Responsibilities in Industry
Engineering Drawing
Electrical Principles
Mechanical Principles
Control Principles

You will be set an employer set project and then practically work in your occupational specialism in year 2.

September to June each year over 4 days in college and 1 day in industry on average.

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above but must include maths and English language, science plus one other.

The Core elements will be assessed through two externally set end of year 1 examinations. Employer set project is assessed in year 1.The Occupational specialism of your choice is assessed practically in year 2 and you will also undertake at least 45 days of industry placement over the 2 years of study.

Progress to an apprenticeship or Higher Education.

You will need to produce a portfolio of evidence of your own with study skills equipment. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tooling will be supplied by the College.

Minimum 45 days over 2 years.

Engineering students have the opportunity have the opportunity to work in our wide range of modern workshops to improve their skill set and have access to our STEM Training Centre to gain additional employability skills. The Centre embeds industrial competencies and behaviours into students training, allowing them to experience a real work environment and become job ready.

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We understand students may require a little extra help during their studies, which is why our learning support team are on hand to help learners with a learning difficulty or support need to achieve their full potential.

Whatever your age or level of study, we offer a comprehensive support service and bursary scheme to help you through your studies. From childcare assistance to travel packages, we pride ourselves on giving expert advice and support.

We are situated in a fantastic location, just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough town centre. As well as being a matter of minutes from both the train and bus stations, eligible students can also benefit from free travel.

T Level in Manufacturing Processing and Control – Level 3 (Fitting Assembly Technologies)

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