Are you thinking about a future working in surveying and planning for construction? Do you want to get a qualification that will help you progress towards further study and jobs in this field? If so, this exciting new technical qualification will give you the foundation you need to set you on the path towards your ideal career. You will complete a Level 3 T Level in Design, surveying and planning for construction.
The T Level in Design, surveying and planning for construction is the main classroom-based element of the T Level where you follow a qualification that has been shaped by industry experts. During the two-year programme, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins design, surveying and planning for construction and you will develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled employment within construction.
Included alongside the technical qualification is the completion of an industrial placement consisting of day release, working in industry. The industry placement enables students to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to work successfully in this industry and be work-ready at the end of the course.
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What will I study?
We are one of the first colleges in the UK to offer the new T Level qualification, which combines learning in the classroom with gaining vital on-the-job experience.
You will gain an understanding of core knowledge required for the construction sector inclusive of:
- Science and Building Technology
- Construction industry and sustainability
- Surveying and design for construction and the built environment
- Civil engineering
- Building services design
- Hazardous materials analysis and surveying
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in Construction management and wish to gain a Level 3 in Design, surveying and planning for construction.
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How is the course assessed?
- Two Exams
- Employer set project
- Synoptic assignments
- Formative assessments and homework throughout the course.
- Observations in placement.
Supported by a package of employability and enrichment opportunities to strengthen the core knowledge, skills and behaviours developed during your studies.
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Your Study Programme
If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme this could be a vocational or technical qualification. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can.
Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career.
If you have chosen to study for a T Level qualification, this will involve college-based theory and practice lessons along with relevant work placement to enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.
Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.
All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).
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General info
Students on this course will need:
- T level text book
- General stationery
- Travel costs to placement may be incurred.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
There are four main progression routes following the completion of T Levels. Following the completion of the T level in Design, surveying and planning for construction, you may go on to:
Skilled employment within the Construction sector.
Higher Education as UCAS points have been awarded to T-Levels allowing progression routes onto Higher Educational pathways.
HNC/HND ? Completion of a Level 3 qualification, ideally with Maths and English and be over 18.
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Entry Requirements for new students
Five GCSEs at grade 9-5 including English Language, maths and science. Alternatively Pass Level 2 in a construction based course with English Language and maths GCSEs at grade 5.
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Admissions Process
We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply. These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements.
If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs, we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you
