Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing Foundation Programme to T Level (Level 2)

You will have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, specifically achieving minimum grade 4 in Maths and Sciences, and have been studying Foundation Maths.

The programme will include the following content in line with developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours ready to make a smooth transition to the T Level the following year:

• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Science (Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic)
• EAL Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations (6 units) - practical skills development, health & safety, teamworking and organisational skills.
• Work placement and preparation for work placement activities
• Design Project: where you will design a solution to a given engineering problem, using a range of skills and knowledge from materials, systems, maths, science, design, organisational, problem-solving, evaluation, research and analysis skills to name a few
• Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing skills
• GCSE English resit if a grade 4 or above has not been achieved

A range of assessment methods will be used across the programme, from assignments to internal exams, practical assessment tasks and knowledge questions.

As well as developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours across a range of engineering and manufacturing occupations and industries, we also aim to develop your engineering mindset by developing wider skills such as problem-solving, adaption, visualising, improving and systems thinking. This will ensure you can apply your knowledge and skills for different purposes and in different roles.
 

The industry placement allows you to apply and develop your engineering skills in a real working environment, as well as those essential wider skills, such as planning, working with others, health and safety and professional behaviours. The minimum number of hours required is 30 hours across the year.

Your lessons will be timetabled across four days per week. These lessons will take place in the relevant environment to what you are studying i.e. you could be in a normal classroom, Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) suite, Advanced Manufacturing Centre or Mechanical Engineering Workshop. Using a range of teaching, learning and assessment techniques will support you in developing the skills and knowledge ready for your transition to the T Level in Engineering the following year.

• Internal examinations to test knowledge and understanding on Engineering Maths & Science.
• Practical assessment activities and completion of underpinning knowledge questions to achieve NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations.
• Completion of an Engineering Project
• Completion of a Work Placement (minimum 30 hours)

This programme is designed to prepare you for transition to the T Level Engineering. It will also support students on to other progression routes including employment and advanced apprenticeships.