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LINCOLN UTC still has a small number of places available on the T-Level engineering course.

In September 2022, Lincoln UTC became the only provider in Lincolnshire to offer a T-Level in engineering. T-Levels are a post 16 alternative to A levels and Apprenticeships, combining both classroom study with a 45-day industry placement.

The T-Level qualification results in the same UCAS points as three A Levels but has the added weight of a meaningful industry placement, ensuring the students gain valuable work experience and get a head start on the skills required in the workplace.

The qualification was introduced after an extensive Government review of Post 16 education found that students did not get the skills they need to enter the workplace within certain industries. They were developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that T-Level content meets the needs of industry.

The T-level industry placements take place over 45 days (roughly nine weeks) and offer a longer, more structured placement compared to traditional work experience. The placements account for 20% of students’ learning time, with the remaining 80% spent in the classroom.

In order to deliver the curriculum successfully Lincoln UTC has received an investment of over £470,000 from the Educational and Skills Funding Agency, which has been spent on industry standard equipment including new multi axis CNC machinery, robotic arms and a fibre laser cutter.

Lincoln UTC student Oliwia Bober has completed her first year of the T-Level and has undertaken her work placement at ITP Aero in Lincoln, a world leading company in the aeronautical and industrial engines market.

“Joining the T-Level in engineering has allowed me to have the opportunity to further develop my knowledge in lessons whilst also gaining new skills in industry at my engineering placement. “Attending a real engineering company has given me an understanding of the frequently faced problems and the methods taken to solve and prevent them in the future.”

John Morrison, Lincoln UTC principal, believes that the Tlevels are the vehicle for supporting students into rewarding careers.

“I want our students to be inspired to become the designers and engineers of the future… passionate about their ability to be a force for good and make positive changes to the lives of individuals and the big issues which affect us locally, nationally, and globally.”

There are still limited spaces available for the T-Level in September. There is a minimum requirement (for entry onto the course) of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above, including a grade 4 in English, a grade 5 in physics, and a grade 6 in maths. No prior knowledge of the subject is required but applicants should have an interest in pursuing a career in engineering.

If you wish to find out more about the T-Level either as a student or as an industry placement provider, please visit the website www.lincolnutc.co.uk or call us on 01522 775990.

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