Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (Engineering) Level 3 T Level
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
- Length 2 Years
- Study Full Time
- Location West Lancashire College
Qualification Gained
City & Guilds Level 3 T Level Qualification in Engineering and Manufacturing - Design and Development for Engineering & Manufacturing
Levels ExplainedMore about the course
On this 2-year course, students will spend most of time in college learning the theoretical and practical skills you will need and develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector.
You will be taught by tutors who have years of experience working in the industry and undertake an industry placement with an employer for a minimum of 315 hours throughout your course, giving you the chance to put your new skills into practice and be prepared to thrive in the workplace.
Entry requirements
- A minimum of Grade 4/5 in at least 5 GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade 5 or above
- Participate in an assessment
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 T Level Qualification in Engineering & Manufacturing - Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing
What will I learn?
- Working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors – an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
- Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry
- Materials and their properties – understanding material processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques
- Business, commercial and financial awareness - basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/ partners and resource allocation
- Occupational specialism is Mechanical Engineering
Industry placement
- Undertake a substantial industry placement with an employer for a minimum of 315 hours
- Undertake an employer-set project
How is the course taught?
- Group work
- Practical sessions
- Theory sessions
- Industry placement
- Employer set project (ESP)
- Laboratory sessions
How am I assessed?
- Written examinations
- Practical activities assessments
- Case study assessment
- Professional discussion
- Employer-set project (ESP)
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress to Entry in Employment, Higher Education including Degree Apprenticeship or an Apprenticeship.
Course costs
If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*This is subject to attendance.
Contact our team
Meet our Engineering students and tutors
Anthony Robinson
Head of Curriculum for STEM and DigitalI have vast automotive industry experience and I've had a number of job roles within the sector, including diagnostic technician and workshop controller with manufacturers, such as Honda, Toyota and Lexus. I joined West Lancashire College in 2007 and have also been part of a team of authors who revised the popular Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics textbook. I am a fully qualified Level 4 Hybrid and EV master technician.
Gareth Lloyd
Engineering LecturerI have worked at West Lancashire College since 2021. I have delivered engineering subjects such as CAD, CNC and Design to BTEC L3 Extended Diploma Full time students and also L3 Apprentices. I also delivered CAD/CAM and Engineering Project to HNC/D students. Prior to teaching, I was a time served skills toolmaker, which involved machining techniques including Milling, Turning and Cylindrical/Surface grinding. I also worked extensively on the manufacture, maintenance and modification of Power Press tools.
Mike Ashcroft
Engineering LecturerI am a time served engineer with over 22 years industry experience, working, across Aerospace, Automotive, Oil and Gas and Glass manufacturing sectors. Passionate about getting students to the best possible destinations, I actively interact with local industry to create the best opportunities for our learners. I use my own broad range of experience and industry knowledge to bring learning into a real-life context, sparking interest in students and take pride in developing the next generation of Engineers
Grace
Engineering Alumni StudentI chose to study Engineering because my family are passionate about the subject, and I had enjoyed learning about it in high school, so I wanted to continue studying at West Lancashire College. My favourite part of the course was the workshop, where we created a variety of projects, including a Plunbob. My next step was to secure an apprenticeship with an engineering company in Wigan, and after completing that, I aimed to work towards becoming a project leader or manager.
Michael
Electrical Alumni StudentAs an Electrical student, I progressed from Level 2 to Level 3, steadily increasing my knowledge and understanding of the course. I developed strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of electrical science principles. I aimed to secure an electromechanical apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover.
Ryan
Engineering Alumni StudentI chose this course to explore the type of engineering career I would like to pursue in the future. The tutors were amazing, and I particularly enjoyed the CAD and materials elements of the course.
Richard
Engineering Alumni StudentI chose the Engineering Level 3 course because of my interest in the industry. I enjoyed working alongside the other students on my course, and the job opportunities at Sellafield were fantastic.
Mikey
Engineering Alumni StudentAfter enjoying Engineering in high school, I decided to continue by studying the Level 3 course at West Lancashire College. I particularly enjoyed the trip to Austria in Summer 2024 with my classmates.
Ciaran
Engineering Alumni StudentI have an interest in Aerospace Engineering, and it is a strong area for my future career. I enjoyed learning about materials and metal properties, as well as the Maths elements of the course.
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