T Level – Design Engineering

Inspired & Supported by a range of Industrial partners this unique course will develop your understanding of Engineering and will push and challenge your ideas and thought processes within Design. Within your first year of study you will explore a range of topics including principles of design, design processes and customer & client requirements. We will research the Past, Present & Future of Engineering to further our understanding and will gain a deeper understanding of the Maths & Science behind Design within Manufacture.

You will have the opportunity to study within the School of Professional Engineering 5 days a week, where you will develop your skills and knowledge to a higher level, ready for your future progression into employment or higher study. You will also work for 45 days (315 hours) within the two years on an Industry Placement to further your knowledge and skills.

Industry Placement Requirement for T Level Students:

As part of the T Level qualification, all students must complete a mandatory industry placement of a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days). This placement is a vital element of the course, allowing students to apply their learning in a real-world setting and develop essential skills for their chosen career. While the college will provide support and guidance, students are ultimately responsible for securing their own placement. This encourages independence and prepares learners for the expectations of the workplace.

Please note: Failure to complete the full placement requirement will mean that students are not eligible to receive the full T Level certificate. Instead, they will be awarded a Statement of Achievement for the elements of the course they have successfully completed.

We strongly encourage students to begin exploring opportunities early and make the most of the support available through the college’s industry placement team.

Course Highlights:

Academies, Industry Placements and outstanding teaching & learning. Take a look below at just some of the amazing opportunities available on an Industry Placement.

 

Entry requirements for this T Level Programme at Runshaw College are a minimum grade 5 in Maths, Science and English, and two other GCSEs at grade 4.

Please note, some courses and subjects will have additional specific entry requirements or require DBS clearance to undertake placements. Information about this can be found in our course leaflet (available to download above), the Apply Portal, and on your offer letter which you will receive after your interview.

There will be a considerable amount of written and calculated work or investigation. The course is holistic which means that you will get a much better grasp of all of the content as it interweaves design, safety and applied mathematics into each project. The course encompasses two exams which cover all of the core content leading into an employer set project which supports all of the learning which has taken place.

Students progress onto Apprenticeships with a range of companies and training providers as well as on to University to study a wide range of courses including Engineering, Architecture, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering to name a few. Working alongside exciting Professional industries opens the door to so many opportunities.

Students will be assessed through a continual assessment using practical observations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project. The T Level certificate will include:

• An overall grade for the T Level, shown as pass, merit, distinction or distinction*
• A separate grade for the core component, using A* to E
• A separate grade for the occupational specialism (Civil Engineering), shown as pass, merit or distinction