Engineering and Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering) - T Level - Level 3

During the course, you'll learn a broad range of core topics relevant to the sector, including:

• understanding of materials, conditions and design processes and products
• essential mathematics; standard matrices, determinants and trigonometry related to engineering
• material processing techniques and material properties
• general business commercial principles related to engineering and manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

By joining this course, you'll not only gain an excellent practical skillset to work in the engineering industry, you'll also specialise in mechanical engineering, focussing on the following:

• Designing (specifications, sketches, justifications, calculations)
• Manufacturing (risk assessment, prototypes and testing)
• Peer reviews
• Evaluation and implementation (virtual modelling, revision control and reporting)

Work placement

Throughout this course, you'll be able to put everything you learn into practice in the workplace as you'll be expected to complete 315 hours (around 45 days) relevant work experience over the two years.

You will need:

• GCSE maths at grade 5 or above (from a higher tier paper)
• 4 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English

How long is this course?

2 years

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

What qualification will I achieve?

T Level Technical Qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (mechanical engineering specialism)

How is my course assessed?

This course is assessed by skills related projects, core examinations and an employer set project.

How many UCAS points will I achieve on this course?

The number of UCAS tariff points for a T Level diploma varies between 72 and 168 points, depending on your grade for the core content and the specialism. We've included some examples below of what grades you need to achieve common UCAS tariff point entry requirements:

You can find more details on the UCAS Tariff points calculator here.