T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) (8730)

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2024

The T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) is a mandatory component required for completion of any of the three T Level Technical Qualifications in Engineering and Manufacturing.

Completion of the Core component is a requirement for learners completing a full T Level Technical Qualification in   

·       Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing (8712)

·       Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (8713)

·       Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (8714).

·       Full details of each of these Technical qualifications and the associated assessment documentation for the occupational specialisms can be found on the individual web pages using the qualification references highlighted above.

The specifications and Core assessment materials can be accessed using the documentation section on this webpage.  

The Core component allows learners to gain an understanding of what is needed to work within the engineering industry. Topics covered include working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors; essential mathematics; mechanical, electrical and mechatronic principles; health and safety and business management within the sector.

About T Level Technical Qualifications in Engineering and Manufacturing

T Level Technical qualifications are aimed at learners aged 16-18-years old who wish to work in the engineering and manufacturing industry.

T Levels are new courses which will follow GCSEs and will be equivalent to three A Levels. These two-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares learners for work.

The T Level Technical Qualification forms a significant part of the T Level and City & Guilds are responsible for its development and ongoing operational delivery.

All other parts of the T Level, as listed below, will need to be achieved by a learner for the Department for Education to award successful completion. It is important to note that City & Guilds do not have responsibility of delivery for the other parts of the T Level but will continue to support centres where they can on all aspects of T Level delivery.

Additional mandatory parts of the T Level that need to be achieved:

  • A 315-hour (45 day) minimum industry placement. 

Key resources and support
Are you an exam officer or tutor at a college or other institution currently offering City & Guilds T Level Technical Qualifications? Find key information and support on our Tutor Resources and Support page

To find out more about T Levels visit the dedicated DfE page here

To find out about City & Guilds T Level provision click here

‘T-LEVELS’ is a registered trade mark of the Department for Education and ‘T Level’ is a registered trade mark of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.


Available to deliver in the following:
  • England

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

Completion of this mandatory Core component is a requirement for learners undertaking any of the following T Level Technical Qualifications:

  • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (8712)
  • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (8713)
  • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (8714)
What Careers Can This Lead To?

The core component focuses on the development of underpinning knowledge and skills needed to develop to work within the engineering industry. It provides the underpinning knowledge and skills for the individual T Level Technical Qualifications which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an Apprentice.  

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

The technical qualification is made up of two components, both of which need to be successfully achieved.

The core component is designed to offer sufficient breadth of knowledge and skills for the learner to apply in a variety of contexts related to the industry and those occupational specialisms linked to this T Level. The core content is the building blocks of knowledge and skills that will give a learner a broad understanding of the industry and job roles. At the same time, it will develop the core skills they will need to apply when working within the industry.

The core knowledge tests, and employer-set project are externally assessed. Key assessment documentation can be found in the documents section of this webpage.

Details of the occupational specialism component(s) and related assessment documentation can be found on the relevant webpages for the individual Technical Qualifications.

For more details, please refer to the relevant Technical Qualification Specification found under the Documents tab on this page.

Centres and providers work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. Employers will provide demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work placements will also be provided by the employers. Further information regarding placements can be found in the DfE's Industry Placements Delivery Guidance document.

Level 3

T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Core (8730-12)
Last Registration Date: 01 Sep 2028

T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Core

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: T Levels This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 01/09/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Core (8730-13)
Last Registration Date: 01 Sep 2028

T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Core

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: T Levels This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 01/09/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Core (8730-14)
Last Registration Date: 01 Sep 2028

T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Core

  • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: T Levels This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 01/09/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form

Assessment Materials

Centre Documents

Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing 8714

Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control 8713

Maintenance Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing 8712