T Level Design, Surveying and Planning
Learners can experience their chosen profession and build a network of contacts whilst gaining their level 3 qualification, bridging the gap between employment and education. Classroom learning is bolstered with a placement of at least 45 days, with professions aligned with chosen career paths such as Architects, Land Surveyors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Structural Engineers and building surveyors to name a few.
TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Endorsed by business
- 45-day industry placement
- Experience the industry as you study
Substantial Industry Placement
On the T Level you will enjoy the benefits of a substantial, 315 hour minimum, industry placement where you will not only play a key role within a team, but will also learn vital skills towards your chosen career path.
The Gold standard in Technical Education
Exciting new qualifications that are equivalent to 3 A Levels, offering excellent opportunities of employment or progression to University upon completion.
Learn in excellent facilities
You will be studying your T Level in our brand-new T Level facility, working with the best tools and machinery sourced from around the globe.
T Level to Future Architect
We caught up with Angie to hear about her journey towards a future career in architecture.
From hands-on learning to valuable industry work placements, Angie shares how the course is helping her build the skills and knowledge needed for the built environment sector.
She also talks about her experience on the T Level, what she’s enjoyed most, and offers advice for anyone thinking about taking the course.
If you’re interested in architecture, design or construction, this could be your first step towards an exciting future career.
Year 1 – Core year
Topics include Health & Safety, Science, Design, Construction & the Built Environment, Sustainability, Measurement, Building Technology, Information and Data, Relationship Management, Digital Technology, Commercial & Business, Project Management, Law
Year 2 – Specialism – Design and Survey for Construction and the Built Environment
Measure the Built Environment
- Survey methods: Techniques used to map, calculate, and record physical spaces, boundaries, and features.
- Survey Equipment – Levels, Robotic Total Stations, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and Laser Scanning
- Control installation/Traversing: Establishing a network of fixed reference points across a site to anchor all subsequent survey data.
- Post-processing: Refining raw field data using specialized software to fix errors and prepare information for design teams in the form of Site plans.
Design the Built Environment
- Sustainable Design: Designing structures that minimize environmental harm, prioritize energy efficiency, and promote circular economies.
- Good Design: Balancing aesthetics, functionality, structural durability, accessibility, and economic viability.
- Revit and CAD skills: Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software to author 2D/3D project assets.
Analyse the Built Environment
- Waste Management: Planning the reduction, reuse, recycling, and legal disposal of construction materials.
- Project Planning: Defining project milestones, sequencing activities, allocating resources, and managing critical paths.
- Costing and Valuation techniques: Calculating material costs, estimating labor rates, and conducting financial feasibility appraisals.
Verify Delivery of the Built Environment
- Value Engineering: Optimizing a project’s design and materials to reduce costs without sacrificing safety, quality, or function.
- Heritage and Conservation: Applying sensitive engineering and strict legal guidelines to preserve and restore historical structures.
Communications: Executing clear reporting, documentation, and digital handovers between the construction team and the end client.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The T Level is a unique and exciting qualification, with its balance of classroom-based activity and industry placement time. Due to the qualification design being assisted by a panel of the largest construction companies in the UK it provides meaningful content to support the needs of industry as well as addressing the current skills gap. The T Level in Construction offers a very diverse range of employment opportunities, including careers as a Technical Surveyor, Building Technician, Architectural Technician, Land Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor and Site Manager.
Upon completion of your T Level you will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction-star. You will receive a nationally-recognised certificate which will show your overall grade and a breakdown of what you have achieved.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will study for a technical qualification, which will include core theory, concepts and skills for an industry area, in addition to specialist skills and knowledge for an occupation or career. Topics taught include: Health & Safety, Science, Design, Construction & the Built Environment, Sustainability, Measurement, Building Technology, Information and Data, Relationship Management, Digital Technology, Commercial & Business, Project Management, Law and an Employer Set Project. In addition to aspects that you will study at College, you will undertake an industry placement with an employer for a typical duration of 45 days (designed in collaboration with industry experts). T Level’s will include an industry placement with an employer focused on developing the practical and technical skills required for your occupation. Your placement will last a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) but can last longer as a block period, day release or a mix of both. Delivery of this course is varied in environment, including field trips as an addition to formal lectures. Delivery of your programme at College will also include the completion of practical work to gain an appreciation of the physical trades involved across trades within the construction industry.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
T Levels will provide several progression options to students. These include skilled employment, higher Apprenticeship or higher education, for example progression to a degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. A distinction on a T Level is equivalent to three As at A level offering 144 UCAS points, A merit is equivalent to three Bs giving 120 UCAS points.
You need to have achieved a GCSE Grade 4 in English, Maths, Science and one other subject (of your choice), you must also have a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team and to demonstrate commitment to the course.
Awarding Body: Pearson
We provide the majority of equipment for the course; however you will be responsible for providing a scientific calculator and steel toe capped boots, along with study materials such as Pens, drawing pencils and notebooks.
For any further information, please contact Ryan Bowles:
ryanbowles@truro-penwith.ac.uk
01872 267033
