T Level Engineering (Design and Development)

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College
• EKC Canterbury College
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Get equipped with the industry experience, skills and knowledge needed to build a career in Mechanical Engineering. A T Level is available to those aged 16-19 and is made up of 80 per cent classroom work and 20 per cent work placement.

You will combine hands-on learning using industry-standard machines and software in our specially designed workshop for engineering, and academic study with a 45-day work experience placement with a local employer.

You will study core units covering a range of topics such as:

• Understanding the material properties - how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
• Working in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors
• Mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
• Principles of business, commerce, and finance

In Year Two, you will study an occupational specialism: Mechanical Engineering. During this year, you will further develop your knowledge whilst developing the skills needed complete your specialist project.

In your work experience, you will develop transferrable technical and practical skills based on the knowledge gained in College. This gives you opportunity to use your skills in a realistic working environment.

T Levels are assessed through a combination of exams, coursework, and completion of your industry placement. The exams take place at the end of each year and test the skills you have learnt so far.

On successful completion you will have the option to progress onto a higher level of study or an Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you could seek employment within the industry.