T Level – Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Students will develop a general understanding of construction, including:

• Health and safety
• The science behind building design, surveying and planning
• Making accurate and appropriate measurements
• Construction methods
• Building regulations and standards
• Data management and information standards in construction
• Relationship management and customer service
• How the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
• Digital engineering techniques
• Mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
• Construction design principles and processes
• The construction industry and its role in the economy
• Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
• Business, commerce and corporate social responsibility

They will also learn about topics specific to design, surveying and planning, including:

• Project management
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Procurement
• Risk management

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:

• Surveying and design for construction and the built environment
• Civil engineering
• Building services design
• Hazardous materials analysis and surveying

315-hour industry placement that is related to the occupational specialism selected by the student.

Assessment Topics

Science and Building Technology
Construction Industry and Sustainability
Employer Set Project

Grade 5 in English and maths, and Grade 4 in Science.

Students can progress into such roles as:

• Civil engineering
• Technical surveyor
• Building technician
• Building control officer
• Town planning assistant
• Geospatial technician