T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (Fitting & Assembly Technologies) 2026-28

T Levels mark a revolution in technical education. T Levels will be the gold standard technical option for young people at 16-19, increasing the status of technical and vocational study. They will give young people the knowledge and practical experience they need to pursue a skilled profession - and because they have been designed in partnership with business, will give employers the skills they need.

The new qualification bringing classroom and work placement together. Giving you the knowledge and skills employers need. T Levels are equivalent to 3 A Levels, with 80% classroom 20% industrial placement (least 45 days).

Our exciting new two-year, full-time T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (Fitting & Assembly Technologies), will help you gain an understanding of the engineering industry and the sector.

The topics covered in this programme are designed to cover all of the academic requirements necessary to qualify as an 'entry level' Engineering Technician.

Topics include:
• Processes of production and manufacturing
• Materials used in production, manufacturing, and fabrication environments
• Specialist machinery utilised in the production and manufacturing environments
• Product and project management
• Quality assurance and quality control

The employment opportunities for roles in the engineering fitting and assembly sector are wide and varied.

Some of the typical roles include:
• Controls and systems fitter
• Electrical fitter
• Electronic fitter
• Instrumentation fitter
• Mechanical fitter
• Pipe fitter

... and so much more!

T Levels are a nationally recognised programme and have been allocated UCAS points. You must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive UCAS points.

The Level 3 T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (Fitting & Assembly Technologies) carries a maximum of 168 UCAS points and will take you onto higher education programmes in an Engineering discipline.

Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.

The T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (Fitting & Assembly Technologies) is assessed through two externally set and marked exams covering knowledge from part 1 which is the engineering common core element.

Both are 2.5 hours and have a weighting of 35%.

One Employer-set project (externally marked) covering knowledge and core skills from part 1 which is the engineering common core element.

21 hours in duration and has a weighting of 30%.

One externally set assignment (internally marked) covering the skills and knowledge from part 2 which is the Machining and toolmaking technologies specialism.

24 hours 15 minutes in duration and has a weight of 100%.

In addition, it will also consider:

• The minimum requirement for English and Math (Grade 4 and above or Functional Skills 2 in English and Math).
• Successful completion of industry placement.

Students overall grade will be calculated from the grades achieved on Core and Occupational Specialism. Students that have missed either of the above will receive a statement of achievement for the elements that they have completed.

September 2026

The T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (Fitting & Assembly Technologies) will be delivered at our state-of-the-art facilities at the East Durham College - Willerby Grove Campus over two year.

The course delivery will comprise of classroom based theory sessions and workshop and laboratory practical sessions, along with a 315 hour industrial placement with a partner employer that will provide you with the essential work experience required to demonstrate your competence as an 'entry level' Building Services Engineering Technician.