T-level - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
90125
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 3

Course Details
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. Students can progress to apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, employment or University.
You will complete a minimum of 45 days of industry placement over the 2 year course, allowing you to develop real-life experiences in this industry, as well as make meaningful connections with established professionals and experts.
- 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
- Quality management
- Health and safety principles and coverage
- Business, commercial and financial awareness
- Professional responsibilities, attitudes and behaviours
- Stock and asset management
- Continuous improvement
- Project and programme management
Employer Set Project: Work on an awarding body set project.
Occupational Specialism: Design and manufacture a product set by the awarding body.
- University
- Apprenticeship / Degree Apprenticeship
- Employment
T-levels are recognised by Universities and hold a more substantial UCAS value than some A-levels or BTECs. A T-level is worth the equivalent of 3 A-levels. Due to the high level of industry experience you will receive, you would also be in a very strong position to move onto an Apprenticeship.
Level 3 engineering apprenticeships, university, degree apprenticeships within an engineering discipline, employment within an engineering manufacturing company, engineering project management employment.
Higher education courses such as Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM degree programmes.
Alternatively, students can move directly into skilled employment, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships, or technical roles including Design Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Production Engineer, CAD Technician, Quality Engineer, and Project Engineer.
Future engineering careers:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Product Design Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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