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16-18 Courses, 16-18: T Levels

Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (T Level)

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Course Overview

Entry requirements

GCSE Average Points Score: 4.00, Grade 5 English Language GCSE, Grade 5 Maths GCSE, GCSE Science 5

Course information

Launch your career in engineering with the T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing. This two-year qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and carries UCAS points, giving you the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment, higher apprenticeships or university study.

You will gain a deep understanding of how modern engineering and manufacturing industries operate, learning to analyse materials, processes and systems to solve real-world technical problems. Supported by expert tutors, you will combine classroom study with hands-on practical work and complete a substantial industry placement to apply your learning in a professional engineering environment.

You will also complete an occupational specialism in one of the following areas: Maintenance Engineering Technologies (Mechanical) or Maintenance Engineering Technologies (Electrical and Electronic).

If you do not yet meet the entry requirements for this course, there are still plenty of options available to help you achieve your goals. When you come to enrol, our curriculum team will advise you on the best course to suit your needs and support you to progress, including opportunities to retake your English and/or maths GCSEs alongside your studies.

Key topics

  • Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
  • How materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
  • Mathematics for engineering and manufacturing, including matrices, determinants and trigonometry
  • Material properties and processing techniques
  • Testing methods, quality control and materials management
  • Business, commercial and financial awareness including market priorities, resource allocation and client relationships

  • Why study at NCC?

    • We are Ofsted-rated Outstanding, so you can expect exceptional teaching and support you can trust
    • Expert tutors bring real-world industry experience into every lesson
    • Flexible learning options let you tailor study to your life and ambitions
    • Broad career pathways: from entry level through to professional qualifications
    • One-to-one support with academic advice, wellbeing services and financial guidance
    • Modern, industry-standard facilities: labs, workshops, digital tools and performance spaces
    • Courses co-designed with employers to match local and national job markets
    • Strong employer partnerships offer placements, live projects and networking opportunities
    • A supportive, inclusive community where you can flourish and succeed

    With regeneration projects and trade opportunities booming, New City College is the perfect place to gain the practical skills for a successful career in Construction and Skilled Trades, one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries.

    Through employer partnerships, work placements and apprenticeship pathways, you’ll get real on-the-job experience in trades like engineering, carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing and electrical installation.

    We’re proud to be one of only 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) in the UK, receiving extra investment to deliver cutting-edge training where the industry needs it most. With links to major employers including Vinci, Kier, Mace and SWIFT Brickwork, you’ll leave with the skills, experience and confidence to succeed.

    And with employers often coming to NCC first to fill vacancies, our students get the inside track on new job opportunities.

Available Campuses

Dates
Start: 01/09/2026
End: 09/07/2028

What Can This Course Lead To

After completing the T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, you can progress to a range of exciting opportunities in higher education, apprenticeships and skilled employment.

Many students go on to study subjects such as mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, manufacturing systems or industrial design at university. Others choose higher or degree apprenticeships in areas like maintenance engineering, automation, product design, or advanced manufacturing.

You can also move directly into employment as an engineering technician, maintenance engineer, or manufacturing specialist. This T Level provides the technical skills, problem-solving ability and industry experience that employers and universities value across the engineering and technology sectors.

 

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