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

Is this course for me?

T Levels are a two-year qualification you can take after GCSEs as an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships, or other post-16 courses. Developed in collaboration with leading employers and businesses, T Levels combine classroom learning with hands-on industry experience to equip you with the knowledge and skills employers value.

You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a meaningful 45-day industry placement. This gives you a unique opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting and gain valuable insight into your chosen career.

T Levels are a great option for students who want an academic route into skilled professional and technical employment in the Construction Industry, further study, or higher apprenticeships. Just like A levels and BTECs, you will gain UCAS points on a T Level allowing you to you progress onto HE.

Study Overview

You will develop a general understanding of construction, including:

• Health and safety
• Science
• Measurement
• Building technology
• Information and data 
• Digital technology
• Construction mathematical techniques
• Design
• Construction and the built environment industry
• Sustainability 
• Relationship management
• Commercial business
• Law

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

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

In addition to the core units, you will study the following specialism:

• Surveying and design for construction and the built environment

Progression and Employment Opportunities

Following a T Level, you could progress into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher-level apprenticeship. 

Progression to further study could include:

• HTQ in Civil Engineering for England
• HTQ in Construction and Management for England
• BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction / Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) in Property Management (Building Surveying)
• BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering.
• Higher Degree 0r degree Apprenticeship

Career opportunities may include trainee or technician positions in civil engineering, building services engineering, design/architecture and construction supervision/management.

Additional Qualifications Studied

You will complete a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment to allow you to access a CSCS card, which you will need to be able to go on site.

We collaborate with stakeholders, including CITB and Quantum, to enhance our construction programmes based on their feedback. This has led to the addition of the CSCS/H&S certificate to align with industry needs.