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T Level – Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

T Level Technical Qualification in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning

T Levels are new two-year, Level 3 study programmes that will follow the study of GCSEs and Technical Awards at Key Stage 4 and offer an attractive alternative to A Levels and Apprenticeships.

T Levels will combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 315 hours of industry placement with an employer to make sure students have real experience of the workplace.

Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Delivery

    Full-Time

  • Duration

    2 Years


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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

Financial Support

Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

 

Please use the following links to make an application or enquiry about this course.

Apply online Make an enquiry Call 0800 358 7575