Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction T Level

This two-year course is intended for students who want to progress to a career in the construction sector, with a focus on design and surveying. It has been designed in conjunction with employers to develop the relevant core knowledge and skills to allow you to progress into highly skilled employment.

A T Level is split into three main sections:

• Technical qualification (TQ)is the main, classroom-based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation (AO).
• Industry placementruns for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
• English, maths and digitalprovision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills.

UNITS/TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:

• Health, safety and welfare in construction and associatedindustries
• Science, measurement and building technology
• Information, data and digital technology
• Construction mathematical techniques
• Design and sustainability
• Construction and built environment
• Relationship management, commercial business, project management and law

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Calculator, pens, pencils and a notepad.
• You will have access to industry-standard design software.

To meet health and safety requirements within our realistic work environment, all students will be required to wear college uniform. Steel toe capped boots must be worn at all times if in the workshops or on a site visit.

On successful completion of this technical qualification, you could study a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship, or progress to university or study a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying offered within the college.

This course could lead to a career as a Surveying Technician, Civil Engineering Design Technician, Digital Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, Building Services Engineering Design Technician, Architectural Technician or Construction Design Coordinator.