Construction Design, Surveying & Planning T Level (Level 3)
The T Level qualification has been designed by a panel of employers, professional bodies, and education specialists. The purpose of the Level 3 Technical qualification is to ensure that students have the knowledge and skills to progress into skilled employment or higher-level training relevant to the T Level.
This qualification is a combination of classroom theory, practical learning, and industry placement (work placement) with an employer.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Sciences and GCSE Maths at grade 5.
What will I study?
The Technical Qualification is the main classroom-based element of the course and consists of two components:
Core Content
The Core Content focuses on the students’ knowledge and understanding relevant to design, surveying and planning within the construction industry. The breadth of the content will ensure you are able to apply your skills in a variety of contexts and purposes, relating to employment in the occupations linked to the qualification. Topics will include:
- 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
- Project Management
- Law
Occupational Specialisms
Although there are four specialisms available in this T Level we only offer the Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment route, as this offers the broadest range of skills and progression opportunities.
Additional costs
You will require the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of safety boots. For further information please ask our tutors at our open events and guidance discussions.
Industry placement
The industry placement allows you to develop your occupational specialism skills as well as those necessary to working in any environment, such as effective planning, working with others, health & safety and promoting equality and diversity.
Method of delivery
This programme will be delivered in our modern workshops and classrooms, using our fantastic industry standard equipment. We will be focusing on developing your practical skills, underpinning knowledge and professional behaviours ready for assessment. All assessments will be carried out in accordance with awarding body guidelines. To prepare you prior to your assessments, we will build up your skills, knowledge and behaviours to give you the best chance of achieving your potential. We will sequence the curriculum delivery to meet industry needs and work with you through each step to build your confidence. You will be participating in an industry placement throughout your programme.
You will attend College for 4 days per week in Year One and 3 days per week in Year Two.
How will I be assessed?
Year One
- Core 1 – written exam
- Core 2 – written exam
- Employer set projects
- Assignments
Year Two
- Occupational Specialism
- Assignments
Successful completion of 315 hours industry placement over two academic years.
Your next steps
You may progress into employment, a higher apprenticeship, degree apprenticeship or higher-level of study including university.
Career paths include Architect, Quantity Surveyor and Site Manager.
What UCAS points do T Levels carry?
UCAS tariff points were allocated to T Levels in 2019, with the top T Level grade equal to achieving 3 A* at A Level. Points have been allocated to the overall T Level grade, and students must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive UCAS points.
What can I do after I complete my T Level course?
These courses are designed to provide you with the skills needed to apply for employment in the relevant industry. Alternatively, you can progress to university to study further or you could apply to study an apprenticeship.
Do I have to find my own work placement?
We have a Work Placement team based at the College who will arrange this for you with participating employers, ensuring you can gain the knowledge you need.
