Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing T Level: Electrical Electronic Engineering

Developed in collaboration industry employers and professional bodies, this T level will help prepare you for the workplace, giving you the hands-on skills and behaviours required by employers. You will develop an in-depth understanding of how the engineering industry works, principles of electrical and electronics design, manufacture, measurement and testing, and a range of theory and practical skills to help prepare you for a career in this sector. You will spend 80% of your time at college studying a range of subjects which will develop your knowledge and understanding of Electrical and Electronic design and manufacture. In addition, you will undertake a series of in-depth practical tasks in our engineering labs and workshops as well as developing your skills and understanding on a 45-day industry placement with an employer. If you are not quite ready for a T level but want to get on the path to your chosen career, then a transition programme could be for you. This will give you the chance to improve your maths and English (and any other subjects and areas that you need to improve) to move on to a T level the following year.

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 Occupational Specialism: Design Development (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 1. Electrical and electronic knowledge criteria 2. Analyse and interpret engineering and manufacturing requirements, systems, processes, technical drawings and specifications. 3. Evaluate systems, designs, components and processes, managing and integrating design information, proposals and specifications, to develop and improve electrical and electronic engineering and manufacturing proposals and solutions. 4. Propose and design electrical and electronic engineering and manufacturing systems, products, components, processes and solutions, considering requirements, constraints and context. 5. Collaborate to help manage, develop, test and quality assure electrical and electronic engineering and manufacturing design information, systems, processes and outcomes. 6. Communicate proposals, design information and solutions, producing, recording and explaining engineering and manufacturing representations, systems, processes, outcomes, specifications and technical drawings.

You will be assessed through a variety of formal methods such as external exams, controlled assessments, set assignment work and an employer-led set project. Practical tasks and assignments are used throughout to monitor the development of your practical knowledge and skills. This will generate an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction, or distinction*. You will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate which will show a breakdown of what you have achieved and can be worth up to 168 UCAS points.

T levels are for people who are 16-18 on 31 August, of the year that they start the course. Standard entry to this course requires a satisfactory reference and it is desirable that you can demonstrate a minimum of 90% attendance at your last place of work or study. You will also need a GCSE grade 5 in maths, together with 3 further GCSEs at grade 4 including English and science. All students will undertake a probationary period for the first six weeks of their programme. During this time, attendance, attitude, attainment and application towards study will be monitored. A final decision as to the most appropriate level of study and the outcome will be discussed with you towards the end of your probationary period. If you don�t meet these but want to start on your chosen career path, entry requirements for Transition Programmes are slightly lower. You will need: GCSE grade 3 or above in both English and maths, plus a further two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, one of which must include a science or technical based subject. Students previously studying at the college will need to have attained a level 1 Diploma in Engineering, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or equivalent Functional Skills.

This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in electrical and electronic design and development within the engineering Industry. Career options might include working as an electrical or electronics design engineer or related fields such as systems development, measurement and testing or a range of other careers involving electrical and electronic systems. Speak to your careers adviser to find out more. Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or a course of study in Higher Education such as HNDs and Degree level courses.