Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills for entry to a range of construction occupations.
Summary
Level 3 qualification
2-year course
Includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement
What you can do with this T Level
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:
Students can also use this T Level to do a related higher-level apprenticeship or degree course.
What you’ll learn on this course
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
They will also learn about topics specific to design, surveying and planning, including:
- project management
- budgeting and resource allocation
- procurement
- risk management
In addition to the core content, each student must 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
What you'll need before you start
T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs.
Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college.
Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level.