“I wanted to start a path in architecture and this course has helped elevate my skills in construction.”

Subjects studied:
T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning

What’s next:
Progression to university to study Architecture, alongside potential apprenticeship routes within the construction and built environment sector.

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For Angie, choosing the T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning at Truro and Penwith College was a deliberate step towards her ambition of becoming an architect.

From the outset, she was drawn to the way the course combines academic study with real-world experience in the construction and built environment sector.

“I wanted to start a path in architecture,” she explained. “I thought this course would help elevate my skills in construction.”

The T Level programme offers a mix of classroom-based theory and industry placement, giving students the opportunity to experience the professional world alongside their studies.

“On a T Level you do a lot of theory work,” Angie said, “but you also get a percentage of work placement, so one day a week you’re on site.”

This hands-on element has helped her gain a broader understanding of the sector, exposing her to different roles and pathways within construction and design, including architecture.

“You get a bit of everything and different job experiences,” she said. “It’s pretty cool.”

Alongside her studies, Angie is already thinking ahead to her next steps. She plans to progress to university to study architecture, while also exploring apprenticeship opportunities to further develop her experience in the industry.

“I’m going to go to Plymouth Uni to start architecture,” she said, “and hopefully find an apprenticeship along the way.”

For Angie, the course has provided not only technical skills but also clarity about her future direction.

“It’s really unique and fulfilling,” she reflected. “Just try it out. You won’t know what you’re doing unless you give it a go.”

Her advice to future students is to think carefully about their interests and be open to exploring different pathways within construction and design.

“Invest in what you actually want to do,” she said. “This course is more for people interested in the technical side of construction.”

Angie’s experience shows how T Levels can provide a strong foundation for ambitious students looking to enter specialist fields like architecture, combining practical experience with academic learning to prepare them for the next stage of their journey.