Designed with employers, professional bodies, universities and businesses, this two-year T-Level in Design and Development for Mechanical Engineering will prepare you for a career in the mechanical engineering industry, or to go on to do a higher level apprenticeship or degree.
You will spend 80% of your time at college where you will develop a broad range of core skills from across the whole sector. In addition to this, 20% of your time will be spent with an employer where you will engage in an industry placement in a relevant organisation, giving you hands-on experience in a real-life setting.
This T-Level is a technical qualification that includes the following compulsory elements:
- Core theory, concepts and skills for the chosen sector
- Specialist skills and knowledge for an occupation or career
- An industry placement with an employer which runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and gives you practical insights into the sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- A minimum standard in English, maths and digital provision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T-Level, meaning you will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills.
For more information, please visit New College Durham