Level 3
Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level
The T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction has been designed to ensure students have the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or progress into higher level technical study…
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Course overview
The T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction has been designed to ensure students have the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or progress into higher level technical study in the construction sector.
The course will introduce learners to key industry topics such as planning, construction methods, environment and digital engineering techniques.
How to apply
Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone aged 16-18 who wants to pursue a career in construction, specifically in surveying and design.
What you’ll learn
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
- Occupational Specialism: Surveying and Design in Construction and the Built Environment
- 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
Entry requirements
5 x GCSEs at grade C/5 or above including English Language and Maths.
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will also be informed about the requirements of the Industry placements and the model of this being delivered (dependant on T Level Pathway) and the commitment this will require as a T Level cannot be fully achieved if the placement hours are not fulfilled.
You will need to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional, this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criterion. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence- based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Future career and study
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:
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Technical Surveyor
- Building Technician
- Building Control Officer
- Town Planning Assistant
- Geospatial Technician
Students can also use this T Level to complete a related higher-level apprenticeship or continue on to a degree course.
Higher education can lead alumni into other roles including:
- Architectural Technologist
- Architect
- Land Surveyor
- Topographical Surveyor
- Geological Surveyor
- Ecologist
- Site Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Property Lawyer (Conveyancer)
- Construction Manager
- Health and Safety Assessor/Inspector
- Construction/Community Liaison Officers
- Building Surveyor
- Structural Engineer
- Services Design Engineer
- Infrastructure Designer
- and more…
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.