Engineering (Welding & Fabrication) T Level

Course overview

The Engineering T-Level combines a strong theoretical knowledge base with
practical skills, supporting you to develop safe, professional working practices
which effectively prepare you for industry, including a range of welding
techniques and metal fabrication processes. This programme, developed in
conjunction with industry, is ideal for students who are interested working in
engineering and manufacturing industries.

Foundational engineering knowledge and skills will enable students to explore
the context and realities of working within the engineering and manufacturing
sectors, as well as core theoretical knowledge and practical skills which are
applicable to ay engineering environment.

Working within Plumpton College’s industry standards engineering facilities
learners will experience a range of engineering processes and manufacturing
techniques, carrying out metal fabrication and welding work to enable you to
develop industry-standard skills which are applicable to a wide range of
engineering and manufacturing applications.

This T Level requires students to undertake an extensive industry-based work
placement alongside the programme, further reinforcing newly developed skills
and offering an insight into the engineering industry.

Modules

Through the core engineering curriculum, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of:

• Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors and the professional responsibilities, attitudes and behaviours required to do so.
• Health and safety principes and practice in engineering environments
• Applied Maths and Science for engineering and manufacturing.
• Materials and their properties
• Electrical and electronic principles
• Mechatronics
• Engineering and manufacturing control systems
• Quality management
• Business, commercial and financial awareness
• Project management
• Stock and asset management.
• Continuous improvement

Occupational Specialism

Students will develop the skills to be able to respond to industry project briefs, taking projects from conception to production, quality testing, review and evaluation, developing their knowledge, understanding and skills in:

• Machinery and technology used in fabrication and welding.
• The importance of continually reviewing fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures.
• Principles, procedures and testing of different joining techniques
• Analysis of technical documentation, tasks, projects and specifications
• Producing products to specification
• Skills in cutting and forming metal for the production of fabricated products.
• Skills in quality, compliance and testing

How will I be assessed?

Year 1

• 2 exams based around the Engineering Core Curriculum

Year 2

• Employer set project
• Occupational Specialism Assessment

Work experience

Industry placements enhance your studies and are an important part of your course. They ensure you develop the key skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to be successful in your chosen industry, resulting in you leaving college ready for the world of work. It is compulsory to undertake an element of work experience when studying a Level 1, 2, or 3 course. The number of hours you must complete will depend on your level of study.

Course Level:

• Level 1 – Minimum of 30 hours of industry placement
• Level 2 – Minimum of 75 hours of industry placement
• Level 3 – Minimum of 150 hours of industry placement (per year of your course)
• T Level – Minimum of 315 hours of industry placement

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include English, Maths and Science OR a Level 2 in a related subject plus English and Maths, at least grade 4

Progression routes