T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (Level 3)

For careers in civil engineering, building services and more

T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (Level 3)

For careers in civil engineering, building services and more

Course Code: TL1 Duration: 2 Years Attendance: Full Time Location: Aldershot Campus Start Date: 09/09/2024

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Overview

About the course

Designed with input from employers and with a 45-day work placement, a T Level in construction is up-to-date, relevant, and can lead you straight into a career in the construction industry or into higher education. Equivalent to three A Levels, this course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in surveying and design, civil engineering, building services design, or hazardous materials surveying. Students can progress into roles such as:

This course will help you get to grips with the core knowledge of how the construction industry works, the principles of design and the role of technology and sustainability. You will then have the chance to specialise in one of these areas:

Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment
Civil Engineering
Building Services Design
Hazardous Materials Analysis and Surveying

Why study this course with us?

Lecturers bring lessons to life with their own experiences of work
You’ll study in our purpose-built spaces and workshops at our Aldershot Campus
You'll be involved in plenty of real-world work during your 45-day work placement

Who is this programme for?

This programme is suitable for School Leavers who want a career in construction, specifically in surveying and design, civil engineering, building services design, or hazardous materials surveying.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.

Your course

What modules are covered?

All 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

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

Project management
Budgeting and resource allocation
Procurement
Risk management

Optional Specialism

In addition to the core content, you will 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

Transferable skills:

Data collection
Analysis
Presentation
Communication
Working with others
Applying a logical approach to solving problems, identifying issues and proposing solutions
Primary research

Your future

What Next?

Following successful completion of this T Level, you could go onto work in a range of careers including*:

You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.

*Disclaimer: please check with your careers advisor for the specific qualifications needed for your chosen career path.

Entry Requirements

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through two exams, industrial placement, employer-set project, and an occupational specialism project.

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

From school:

Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 (to include English and maths GCSE at 9-4)

From college:

Relevant level 2 qualification at merit grade or higher (to include English and maths at level 2 or higher)

Ask a Question

Course Enquiry

Please contact us through the form below. After submitting a form we will contact you as soon as possible. We will delete your information one month after the beginning of the next academic year.

Apply

You can apply for this course online by selecting a specialism below. We ask that you choose your second year specialism now, so that we have an idea of how many students would like to pursue each option. If you’re not 100% sure what you’d like to study just yet, don’t worry- you can always change your specialism when you come towards the end of the first year of this course.