T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

Level 3

Course Code: P292989

Key Information

Course type:
T Levels
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
06 Sept 2027
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time

Fees:

Free

Develop the knowledge and technical skills needed for a career in mechanical engineering on City of Portsmouth College's new T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.

This course, taught at Highbury Campus, combines classroom learning with industry placement experience, covering engineering design, product development, manufacturing processes, CAD, and problem-solving.

You'll gain practical, employer-focused skills that prepare you for higher apprenticeships, university, or a career in the engineering sector.

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You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 – those MUST include maths (grade 5+), science (grade 4+) and English (grade 4+).

The course runs five days a week with a work placement included. Days and times of the work placement are dependant on the employer.

The core component of this course is assessed via two externally set written exams and an Employer-Set Project (ESP). Graded A–E.

You'll also undertake an Occupational Specialism. assessed via a practical, synoptic hands-on assignment. Graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

Your overall T Level grade will be awarded as Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, or Pass.

This course could help you progress to:

Higher Education: Degree courses (BEng or BSc) in mechanical engineering, robotics, or industrial design.
Apprenticeships: Higher or Degree Apprenticeships in engineering.
Employment: Direct entry-level roles such as CAD technician, 3D printing technician, junior mechanical engineering technician, or systems engineer

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

Good to know:

We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.