Manufacturing Technologies

The Manufacturing Technologies T Level is suitable for anyone wanting a
career in Manufacturing. This qualification will include a core content and an
occupational specialism that is specific to the industry.

During the two-year course, learners will learn the core knowledge and skills
that underpin many jobs in manufacturing. A substantial industry placement with
a range of employers will give you a wide understanding of the industry.

The technical qualification is made up of two components all of which need to
be successfully achieved to attain the technical qualification as well as the
full T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing
and Control (Level 3).

THE T LEVEL IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES WILL INCLUDE

The common core content is designed to offer a sufficient breadth of
knowledge and skills for the learner to apply in a variety of contexts related
to the engineering industry and the occupational specialisms linked to this T
Level.

The common core content is the building blocks of knowledge and skills that
will give a learner a broad understanding of the industry and job roles. At the
same time, it will develop the core skills they will need to apply when working
within the industry.

The occupational specialism component (Fabrication & Welding) will
develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to achieve threshold
competence in an occupation. Threshold competence is defined as when a learner’s
attainment against the knowledge, skills and behaviours is of a standard for
them to enter the occupation and industry. They must also demonstrate the
ability to achieve occupational competence over time with the correct support
and training.

The core content is assessed through an exam and a practical employer-set
project. In addition to this, you will have the option to study on of the
following specialisms: 

• Fabrication & Welding