T Level in Onsite Construction (Level 3)

For careers in bricklaying, carpentry, roofing and more

T Level in Onsite Construction (Level 3)

For careers in bricklaying, carpentry, roofing and more

Course Code: TL5 Duration: 2 Years Attendance: Full Time Location: Aldershot Campus Start Date: 09/09/2024

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Overview

About the course

Dive into the world of onsite construction with the Onsite Construction T Level, where you’ll learn how the construction industry works, the principles of design, technology and sustainability, and much more! Following successful completion of this T Level, you could go onto a range of careers including but not exclusive to:

Equivalent to three A Levels, students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.

During this T Level, you will study core units in your first year and then have the chance to specialise in one of the following areas:

Bricklaying
Carpentry and Joinery
Plastering
Painting and Decorating

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 course is suitable for School Leavers who want a career in construction, specifically in bricklaying, carpentry, and joinery, plastering or painting and decorating.

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:

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
Health and safety
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

Optional Specialism

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

Bricklaying
Carpentry and Joinery
Plastering
Painting and Decorating

Transferable skills

Applying a logical approach to solving problems, identifying issues, and proposing solutions
Primary research e.g. obtaining measurements related to a design and/or customer requirements
Communication e.g. providing information and advice to customers and/or wider stakeholders
Working collaboratively with other team members and stakeholders e.g. to develop content to bid for a construction project.

Your future

What Next?

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering or painting and decorating. Students can progress into roles such as*:

Students 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?

Two externally set exams covering knowledge from the onsite construction core content
One employer-set project covering knowledge and skills from the Onsite construction core
One occupational specialism practical assignment made up of several tasks covering the knowledge and skills from the chosen occupational specialisms

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)

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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.