T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Level 3
Overview
This course is aimed at students who want to pursue a professional career in the construction and built environment industry. It is recognised as a formal progression path towards gaining higher-level qualifications in a wide range of professional careers within construction, such as architectural technology, project management, quantity surveying, planning, building surveying and even architecture.
On this T Level, you can chose between four pathways:
- Surveying and Design for Construction and The Built Environment
- Building Services Design
- Civil Engineering
- Hazardous Materials Analysis and Surveying
What are T Levels?
T Levels have been designed in partnership with businesses and industry-leading employers so you can develop the skills and knowledge required to kick-start your career straight from college.
As an alternative next-step after GCSEs, a T Level is a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification that is equivalent to three A Levels or a Level 3 vocational programme and includes a 45-day (315 hours) work placement with a reputable employer within your chosen industry.
The qualification splits into core content and specialist content:
- Core content - develop your general understanding of the industry.
- Specialist content - covers different topics depending on the pathway you choose.
You can find out more about T Levels by watching the video below or visiting our T Level information page which includes details about the other courses available and FAQs.
Start dates and fees
Mandatory uniform and equipment is required.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee | Actions |
| Sep 2024 | 2941C1670 | FREE | Apply |
What will I study?
Across the two years, you will cover both core and specialist units. The core units will develop your general understanding of the industry. The specialist units will cover more in-depth topics suitable to your chosen specialism (pathway) and career.
Core units:
- Health and safety
- Methods of construction
- Accurate measuring techniques
- Sustainability and environmental impacts
- Science behind construction
- Building regulation standards
- Data management and information
- Digital technologies - Internet of Things (IoT)
- Mathematical techniques
- Environmental Impacts
Specialist units:
- Project management
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Procurement
- Risk management
Industry placement:
Across the two-years, you will need to complete an exciting 45-day (315 hours) industry placement with a reputable employer. Throughout the summer and your first term, a dedicated work placement advisor is available to support you with building links with suitable employers so you can secure your placement.
This is a great opportunity that will not only give you experience in an external business, but enhance your technical skills and create relationships that could result in an apprenticeship or employment.
Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
- A minimum of two GCSEs at grade 4 in English language and maths.
- Or, a relevant higher level transition programme in construction and building services.
How long is the course?
Two years.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through examinations, applied and practical assessments in class and through a project set by your employer.
Upon completion you will be awarded an overall grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*). A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification and your certificate will reflect this and will display your overall grade.
The certificate will also explain your grade from A* to E for the core component and any occupational specialisms you will receive a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.
It will also record whether you’ve achieved the minimum requirements for your maths and English qualifications as well as if you’ve completed the industry placement and any other additional mandatory requirements.
What can I progress onto?
- Skilled employment
- Higher level apprenticeships
- Higher education (university)
Career opportunities