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T Level – Engineering and Manufacturing – Brighouse

Entry Requirements:
5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above to include English, Math's, and Science, or a pass in a relevant Level 2 Qualification

Course Info

During this 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of design and development occupations for engineering and manufacturing.

 

This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in design and development for engineering and manufacturing and is based at our Engineering Centre in Brighouse.

 

Throughout the course you will learn essential engineering and manufacturing knowledge, including:

 

  • Mathematics used in problem solving
  • Understanding materials and their application
  • Mechanical principals and essential science
  • Project management
  • Computer Aided Design for 3D modelling and 2D engineering drawings
  • Manufacturing processes, techniques and quality awareness

Teaching

Project based learning is used as the model for teaching, learning and assessment. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom or workshop and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer to give you the skills and knowledge companies look for.

Course Overview

Details

  • Start Date: September 2025
  • Days: This course runs 4 days a week plus an industry placement
  • UCAS Points: You will gain the following UCAS points based on your grade: D* = 168, D = 144, M = 120, P (C+) = 96, P (D or E) = 72
  • The Engineering Centre Campus
  • 36 Weeks in College
  • 45-Day Industry Placement

Course Fees
Assessment Methods

Year 1: 2 x written exam papers and 1 x Employer Set Project (all externally set and marked).

Year 2: 1 x specialist design and make project (externally set and moderated, internally marked).

Example Careers

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • CAD Technician
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Progression Opportunities

Successful students may progress onto Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeship or employment.

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

What are the benefits?

  • Study one course and get 3 A Levels
  • Exam and project based – there’s no coursework here!
  • 80% class study / 20% industry placement
  • It’s a direct route to your dream career
  • Develop skills and knowledge ready for employment
  • This is a higher level of study that goes beyond the basics
  • You get to work on projects for real employers

Applications now open

Find the course that’s right for you and get ready to join Calderdale College from September 2027

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