T-Level - Fabrication and Welding Technologies (Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control) - Level 3

• You will ordinarily require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Science, English and maths.
• You may also be required to participate in an assessment to ensure suitability ahead of enrolment.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve a City and Guilds T-Level in Fabrication and Welding Technologies (Engineering, Processing, Manufacturing and Control). 

You will study the following core modules:

• Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors 
• Engineering and manufacturing past, present and future 
• Engineering representations 
• Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing 
• Essential science for engineering and manufacturing 
• Materials and their properties 
• Mechanical principles 
• Electrical and electronic principles 
• Mechatronics 
• Engineering and manufacturing control systems 
• Recognised standards in engineering and manufacturing 
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
• Health and safety principles and coverage 
• Business, commercial and financial awareness.

You will also take the following specialist units:

• Mechanical principles and systems in practice 
• Electrical and electronic principles and systems in practice 
• Planning, preparing and implementing manufacturing and processing activities 
• Manufacturing, processing and control tools, techniques and practices 
• Complex systems in manufacturing, processing and control 
• Quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement.

Alongside your studies, you will undertake a substantial work experience placement of at least 45 days.

• Group work
• Practical sessions
• Theory sessions
• Work placement
• Employer-set project (ESP).

• Written assessments
• Practical assessments
• Employer-set project (ESP).

Work experience is an important part of your T Level. You will undertake a substantial industry placement with an employer for a minimum of 45 days during your course to help you prepare for your next steps. You will also undertake an employer-set project as part of the course.

English, maths and digital skills are vital to all roles in engineering and these are embedded throughout the course to help you prepare for working in the industry. Key skills will include measuring with precision, using roles and formulae, calculating loads and commercial costs, updating and amending control system models in engineering schematics, presenting ideas to clients and using digital technology. 

On completion of this course, you can progress into industry through an apprenticeship or an entry-level role. Alternatively, you can progress into higher education and will be guaranteed a place on a relevant degree at Newcastle College University Centre. 

To find out more about which higher education providers consider T-Level qualifications, head to the Department for Education’s website.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course, you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.