Engineering & Manufacturing T Level

Sixth Form Open Evening- Wednesday 5th November 5-7pm

Applications Open - Now!

Applications Close - End of Term 4 2026. Please contact Mrs Silvester if you would like to apply after this date (lucy.silvester@swale.at)

Entry Requirements: - Generally 5 grade 5s or above in GCSE, including English and Maths but some subjects do vary.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Engineering and manufacturing is one of the UK’s broadest sectors, accounting for over 19% of all UK employment. This means there is a wealth of opportunity in the sector and this innovative programme will give students the practical and technical skills to build an exciting and rewarding career in the Engineering sector. Equivalent to three A-Levels, this two-year programme has also been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so students can rest assured that the content is relevant and up to date. Students spend 20% of their time on an industry placement, giving them vital experience in the world of work and a C.V. that is appealing to future employers. The student's employer may also provide them with that invaluable first reference, whilst a number of our students have also been offered full time contracts following successful Industry Placements.

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including: Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors, developing an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products. Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing. Understanding materials and their properties, including processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques. The basic principles of business, commercial and financial awareness, including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/partners and resource allocation. In addition to the core content, students also complete a module of occupation-specific content in Mechanical Engineering. On an Industry Placement, students work alongside professionals in the Engineering & Manufacturing sector, possibly working on a real life engineering project. Students gain a unique insight into a future career and the different specialisms that they would work towards.

This qualification is assessed through a range of assignments, externally set exams and employer set projects.

In addition to the general requirements for access to BTEC courses students would be expected to achieve a Merit or a Grade 6 in Engineering or a Design Technology related course. Students should also have achieved a Grade 6 in either Maths or Science.

The purpose of a T-Level is to prepare students for employment and a dynamic career. Due to the broad range of topics covered on the Engineering & Manufacturing T-Level, students will be equipped for a career in a variety of sectors. It will also provide students with the skills and knowledge to continue studying Engineering at college or university.