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T Level – Machining and toolmaking technologies

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Courses Code
QF3EMTL
Study method
Full Time
Location(s)
Tamworth
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  • Is this course for you?

    The T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing, and Control allows learners to gain an understanding of what is needed to work within the engineering industry. Topics covered include processes of production and manufacturing, materials, specialist machinery, product and project management, and quality assurance and quality control.

  • Required qualifications

    You will need 5 GCSE’s in the 4-9 range including English Language and a 5 in maths. You also need a keen interest in the topic.

  • What skills will I develop?

  • Careers

    This specialism aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to perform various industrial processes and manufacturing techniques essential for creating and maintaining engineering tools used in producing components, products, and assemblies. This involves interpreting engineering drawings and technical instructions, and using hand tools, machine tools, and automated computer-controlled machinery and measuring equipment.

    Learners will develop their understanding and skills in:

    • The structure, composition, and properties of common materials
    • Special requirements for tools and fixtures in component manufacturing
    • Setting up, selecting, and safely operating a range of hand tools and advanced workshop machinery
    • Analysing data, documentation, tasks, projects, and specifications
    • Producing products to specification using appropriate methods and techniques
    • Conducting preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis
    • Applying project management and process improvement techniques

    This comprehensive approach ensures learners are well-prepared for the demands of the engineering industry.

  • Work experience

    A 315-hour (45 day) minimum industry placement will be required. While the college will assist you in arranging a placement, we expect students to be proactive in sourcing their own placement ahead of the programme.

  • English and maths

    Students could move into the engineering industry or a related discipline. Students could also consider progression to a university and study a HNC/D or a Degree.

  • Other important information

    The technical qualification consists of two main components:

    Core Component: This provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills applicable across various industry contexts and occupational specialisms. It includes externally assessed knowledge tests and an employer-set project.

    Occupational Specialisms: These focus on developing the specific knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to achieve threshold competence in a particular occupation. This means learners are prepared to enter the industry and can achieve full occupational competence with further support and training. These specialisms are assessed internally.

  • Is this course for you?

    The T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing, and Control allows learners to gain an understanding of what is needed to work within the engineering industry. Topics covered include processes of production and manufacturing, materials, specialist machinery, product and project management, and quality assurance and quality control.

  • Required qualifications

    You will need 5 GCSE’s in the 4-9 range including English Language and a 5 in maths. You also need a keen interest in the topic.

  • What skills will I develop?

  • Careers

    This specialism aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to perform various industrial processes and manufacturing techniques essential for creating and maintaining engineering tools used in producing components, products, and assemblies. This involves interpreting engineering drawings and technical instructions, and using hand tools, machine tools, and automated computer-controlled machinery and measuring equipment.

    Learners will develop their understanding and skills in:

    • The structure, composition, and properties of common materials
    • Special requirements for tools and fixtures in component manufacturing
    • Setting up, selecting, and safely operating a range of hand tools and advanced workshop machinery
    • Analysing data, documentation, tasks, projects, and specifications
    • Producing products to specification using appropriate methods and techniques
    • Conducting preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis
    • Applying project management and process improvement techniques

    This comprehensive approach ensures learners are well-prepared for the demands of the engineering industry.

  • Work experience

    A 315-hour (45 day) minimum industry placement will be required. While the college will assist you in arranging a placement, we expect students to be proactive in sourcing their own placement ahead of the programme.

  • English and maths

    Students could move into the engineering industry or a related discipline. Students could also consider progression to a university and study a HNC/D or a Degree.

  • Other important information

    The technical qualification consists of two main components:

    Core Component: This provides a broad foundation of knowledge and skills applicable across various industry contexts and occupational specialisms. It includes externally assessed knowledge tests and an employer-set project.

    Occupational Specialisms: These focus on developing the specific knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to achieve threshold competence in a particular occupation. This means learners are prepared to enter the industry and can achieve full occupational competence with further support and training. These specialisms are assessed internally.

Testimonials

Photograph of Alan Handy in a classroom

The T Level gives those who would perhaps choose a traditional A Level pathway the opportunity to study at an advanced level, but apply their knowledge directly to problem-solving, product design and manufacturing rather than traditional schools-based programmes. You will learn not only had to make things by hand, you will be able to apply your skills to programme computers to do the work, limited only by your imagination. The option to move into industry or go to university is always there, meaning you are not limited to one or the other”.

Alan Handy

Curriculum Manager at South Staffordshire College

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  • T-Level Engineering – Machining & Toolmaking Technologies

    Tamworth College

    Start Date: September

    Code: QTF3EMTL-Y1

    Full Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Usually 3-4 days per week

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