

Engineering and Manufacturing T Level – Fabrication and Welding
Course code: CP4069
07/09/2026
Is this course right for me?
If you want to work in the engineering industry with a special interest in manufacturing, processing and control, this new T Level qualification is the ideal way to kick off your future career.
T Levels are the equivalent of three A levels and re designed in conjunction with employers so you can be sure that you will be learning the skills that the industry needs which will set you ahead of the competition when you’re applying for jobs in the sector in the future.
In the first year of the course you will cover a range of core modules designed to give you a broad range of knowledge and skills in the engineering industry.
In the second year you will focus on occupational specialisms to enable you to develop specific skills in engineering processes and procedures, as well as plan, perform and evaluate your work while using a range of materials, methods and techniques.
This course will specialise in Fabrication and Welding. Alternatively, you can specialise in CNC Lathes and Milling Machinery – click this course here to find out more and apply to this specialism
As part of the course you will also complete an industry work experience placement of at least 45 days. This will give you a taste of what working in the industry is like, as well as the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues and put the skills you have learnt on your course into practice in the workplace – all of which will look great on your CV and impress employers when you are applying for jobs in the future.
*** Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre now open!***
You will train at the new purpose-built £8.1 million purpose-built Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, which boasts a 12-bay automotive workshop, a drive-in electric vehicle lab containing simulated training boards, a four-wheel laser alignment machine, and ADAS and Bosch diagnostic equipment.
Course details
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to have:
- Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Science
- A good attitude to learning and commitment to a two-year course.
- A record of high attendance from your previous studies
What will I learn?
In the first year of the course you will study a range of core modules and in the second year will focus on occupational specialisms.
In the second year you will focus on an occupational specialism. This course will specialise in Fabrication and Welding. Alternatively, click here to specialise in CNC Lathes and Milling Machinery
As part of your occupational specialism you will:
- Identify and follow processes and procedures
- Interpret technical drawings
- Plan work
- Learn about health and safety
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course, you will:
- Gain industry-standard skills
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering industry
- Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
- Develop your maths skills based around engineering principles
How will I be assessed?
Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:
- Practical assessment in each module
- Observations
- Employer-set project
- Two externally-set exams
What can I do next?
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to:
- Higher technical qualification (ie HNC or HND)
- Degree apprenticeship
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
- Employment in the industry
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