T Levels at WMG Academy
At WMG Academy Sixth Form, we are committed to providing students with high-quality technical education that prepares them for higher education, apprenticeships and skilled employment within growing industries.
We are proud to offer specialist T Level pathways that combine academic study with practical industry experience, enabling students to develop the technical knowledge, behaviours and workplace skills valued by employers.
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Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Our established Engineering T Level provides students with a strong foundation in modern engineering and manufacturing practices. The course is designed to develop both technical understanding and practical skills through classroom learning, workshop-based activities and industry experience.
Students will study core areas including:
- Engineering principles and mathematics
- Materials and manufacturing processes
- Health and safety
- Business and commercial awareness
- Quality assurance and control
Paper 1 Externally – marked test
Content overview:
- Essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing
- Essential science for engineering and manufacturing
- Materials and their properties
- Mechanical principles
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Mechatronics
Paper 2 Externally – marked test
Content overview:
- Working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors
- Engineering and manufacturing past, present, and future
- Engineering representations
- Engineering and manufacturing control systems
- Quality management
- Health and safety principles and coverage
- Business, commercial and financial awareness
- Professional responsibilities, attitudes, and behaviours
- Stock and asset management
- Continuous improvement
- Project and programme management
Students will also specialise in engineering pathways linked to current industry needs, helping prepare them for progression into engineering careers, 3+ / 4+ apprenticeships or undergraduate programmes focused on Manufacturing within higher education.
NEW for September 2026 – Digital Software Development
We are delighted to introduce the NEW Digital Software Development T Level from September 2026, expanding our curriculum to meet the increasing demand for digital and technology skills.
This innovative qualification is designed for students interested in programming, software creation and emerging digital technologies. Students will develop skills and knowledge in:
- Programming and software development
- Problem solving and computational thinking
- Testing and maintaining software systems
- Cyber security and digital environments
- Collaborative project development
This is the core content units from the Specification
- Problem solving
- Introduction to programming
- Emerging issues
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Business context
- Data
- Digital environments
- Security.
The qualification prepares students for progression into careers such as software developer, web developer, Application Developer, Programmer and wider digital industries.
Industry Placements
A key feature of all T Levels is the substantial industry placement, allowing students to gain meaningful workplace experience with employers. These placements help students apply their learning in real-world environments while developing the professional skills required for future success.
About T Levels
T Levels are nationally recognised Level 3 qualifications, equivalent to three A Levels, developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to ensure students gain industry-relevant knowledge and experience.
Further information about T Levels can be found on the official government website:
