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T Level – Engineering and Manufacturing – Maintenance
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Overview
The first year of the T Level is made up of 17 units. In the second year students specialise in mechanical engineering.
The course has a substantial work placement where students spend a minimum of 315 hours work experience with a local employer.
How you’ll learn
Topics you will study include:
- Mechanical Principles
- Electrical Principles
- Essential maths for engineering
- Engineering Manufacturing Control Systems
- Health and Safety Principles
- Business, Commercial and Financial Awareness
- Professional Responsibilities
- Stock and Asset Management
- Continuous Improvements
- Project and Programme Management
- Specialism in Mechanical Engineering
- 315 hours work placement
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Grade 6 in Maths and English.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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At University Campus North Lincolnshire
- HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HNC Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HNC Operations Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HND Engineering for England (HTQ)
- HND Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
Careers it can lead to
- Engineering Technicians £39,700 a year
- Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters £37,800 a year
- Electrical and Electronics Technicians £31,000 a year
- Building and Civil Engineering Technicians £30,700 a year
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- Planning, Process and Production Technicians £39,700 a year
- Science, Engineering and Production Technicians £35,100 a year
- Tool Makers, Tool Fitters and Markers-out £35,900 a year
- Electricians and Electrical Fitters £41,600 a year
With further study or experience
- Production and Process Engineers £44,100 a year
- Electrical Engineers £55,000 a year
- Mechanical Engineers £46,400 a year
- Electronics Engineers £47,700 a year
- Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors £43,900 a year
- Engineering Professionals £41,400 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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One of the biggest highlights of studying at North Lindsey College was the course structure—it gave me the flexibility to keep my part-time job while learning. I really enjoyed both the practical and theory sessions, and the course has opened so many doors for my future.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.