Engineering T Level Technical Qualification

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Course aims

The aim of an engineering T Level is to prepare students for careers in the engineering and manufacturing industries. T Levels are two year courses that are equivalent to three A Levels and are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to enter skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education. T Levels are developed in collaboration with employers, so they are highly relevant to the needs of industry. Topics covered include customer and client requirements, principles of design, design processes and communication in design.

Course content

Engineering and manufacturing students will develop a broad understanding of the sector, including how to design, manufacture, and test products in a commercial context. They will learn about the different materials used in engineering and manufacturing, how to process them, and how to test their properties. They will also learn about the essential mathematics needed for engineering and manufacturing, such as matrices, determinants, and trigonometry. In addition, students will learn commercial principles, such as commercial priorities, markets, customers, and resource allocation. Students must also complete 45 days of industry placement over 2 years.

Assessment

The course is assessed through 3 exams elements and a course work element.

Exam 1: Mathematical and scientific principles (2.5h)

Exam 2: Engineering application within industry (2.5h)

Exam 3: Employer set project – a project set by the course provided which is time restricted (18.5h)

Course Work: Specialist component focusing on Mechanical Engineering

Additional course entry requirements

Students need to achieve five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including mathematics at grade 5.

Progression and career opportunities

This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the engineering industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. Furthermore, the completion of this qualification gives the learner the opportunity to progress onto higher education courses and training.