Preston College T Level Brochure September 2026

ENGINEERING (DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT)

Technology is always changing, and engineers are the people who help shape the future. From safer travel and drone deliveries to greener energy, smart machines, and robotics, engineering opens the door to exciting possibilities. The T Level in Engineering gives you a strong foundation of skills and knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of sectors such as aeronautical, marine, electrical, mechanical, plant and machinery, and building systems. Wherever you choose to go, engineering offers a world of opportunities.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Ï Maths for engineering

Ï Engineering control systems

Ï Science for engineering

Ï Quality management

Ï Materials and their properties

Ï Health and safety

Ï Mechanical principles

Ï Business, commercial, and financial awareness

Ï Electrical and electronic principles

Ï Stock and asset management

Ï Mechatronics

Ï Continuous improvement

Ï Engineering and manufacturing sectors Ï Engineering past, present and future

Ï Project and programme management

Ï Mechanical engineering

Ï Engineering representations

315 HOURS INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in design and development for engineering and manufacturing. Career options might include working as a mechanical design engineer or manufacturing design engineer. Further study will be required to become an engineer. This T Level can help you progress to degree level study through university or a degree apprenticeship.

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