School Leaver Course Guide 2023-24

Courses
ENGINEERING.
Engineering Technologies
Level 3
Duration
2 year
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at 5 or above including
English and maths.
What will I learn?
You will study an Extended Diploma
in Engineering Technologies
where you will gain knowledge in
engineering principles including
engineering and environmental
health and safety as well as
engineering organisational
efficiency and improvement.
You'll learn computer aided control
(CAD), computer numerical control
(CNC), programme logic controllers
(PLC) and electrical installation.
Once you have completed
this course you can secure an
apprenticeship, progress into
employment, higher education or
study a Higher National Certificate
(HNC) with us.
On all our Engineering
Level 3 courses,
you'll complete a
work experience placement
with an engineering
employer to get you
job ready.
T Level in Engineering,
Manufacturing, Processing
and Control (Engineering)
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at 5-9 including
English and maths.
What will I learn?
Get started on your career in
engineering and manufacturing
with this T Level. It has been
developed in collaboration with
employers and professional bodies
which will give you the essential
practical and theoretical skills to
work in the engineering industry.
You'll develop an in-depth
understanding of how
the engineering industry works,
principles of engineering design
and manufacture, manufacturing
techniques, theories of mechanical
engineering and a wide range of
practical engineering skills.
As this course is a T Level, you'll
spend 80% of your time at
college studying and 20% on an
industry placement, where you will
put what you have been learning in
the classroom into practice with an
employer.
T Level in Maintenance,
Installation and Repair for
Engineering and Manufacturing
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at 5-9 including
English and maths.
What will I learn?
Developed in collaboration with
employers, this T Level will give
you the essential practical and
theoretical skills to start you career
in maintenance engineering and
manufacturing.
Designed to meet the demands of
the sector, you’ll develop an in-depth
understanding of maintenance,
installation and repair requirements,
fault detection and diagnosis,
isolation and resolution methods and
communication for maintenance,
installation and repair activities.
You’ll also get the opportunity to
put into practice what you learn
at college during an industry
placement of up to 45 days. Your
placement will give you a fantastic
opportunity to experience work in
the engineering and manufacturing
sector gaining invaluable hands-on
work experience.
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