- £1m
- Project Value
- Underused college spaces transformed to support T Level delivery
- State-of-the-art Audio/Visual studio delivered, featuring an XR screen and Mac Suite
- Engineering and Manufacturing workshops upgraded with CAD and 3D printing
- Comprehensive refurbishment delivered across two floors of teaching space
Project Background
AEC carried out a feasibility study to identify underused areas within the college that could support the delivery of T Level courses. Rooms across both the ground and first floors were refurbished to create the required teaching and learning spaces, adapted to meet the curriculum needs of the college.
The Engineering and Manufacturing areas, including heavy-duty machinery workshops, are located on the ground floor. These include specialist workshop spaces, a CAD room, and briefing areas. The CAD room was fully refurbished and upgraded with new 3D printers, high-performance IT equipment, and an improved learning environment.
The first floor houses the Media teaching and practical spaces, including an impressive Audio/Visual Studio featuring an XR studio screen, as well as a dedicated Mac Suite. Two theory classrooms were also equipped with high-spec computers, and a shared common room was created to support both creative and practical elements of the T Level curriculum.
The overall layout was reconfigured and fully refurbished to meet modern industry standards. Works included ventilation and air conditioning upgrades, LED lighting, improved power and data provision, ceiling replacements, fitted furniture, and full redecoration throughout.
A look inside the transformation of a purpose-built T Level facility
This before and after video showcases how underused spaces were reimagined into industry-standard teaching environments, designed to support practical learning, specialist equipment, and modern course delivery.
