T Level in Design, Surveying
& Planning for Construction: Surveying
and Design

4 GCSEs (9-4) including grade 4 or above at English Language and Maths. You’ll also be required to participate in an Industry Placement as part of this qualification.

Core Content

Within the core content of this course you 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

You will also learn about topics specific to design, surveying and planning, including:

• Project management
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Procurement
• Risk management

Occupational Specialism Content

In addition to the core content, you will also undertake the occupational specialism content for Surveying and Design, including:

• Measuring the built environment
• Analysing the built environment
• Designing the built environment
• Verifying the delivery of the built environment

Industry Placement

You will also undertake 315 hours working with an employer on an Industry Placement. You’ll spend 80% of your time learning in our industry-standard facilities, and 20% gaining valuable experience on an industry placement.

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the Construction industry. Upon completion you will be prepared to progress into the industry through employment or as an Apprentice in roles such as:

• Surveying Technician
• Architectural and Town Planning Technicians
• Building and Civil Engineering Technicians
• Building Control Officer
• Geospatial Technician

You can also use this T Level to progress to university in areas such as Surveying and Construction Management.

Students should always check the entry requirements for each degree programme with the relevant higher education provider, as some degrees require specific combinations of qualifications or other industry accreditations as part of their entry requirements.

T Levels are a 2-year qualification that is equivalent to 3 A Levels. Study a T Level and you will undertake an Industry Placement, with a minimum of 315 hours, on a course that is 80% classroom and 20% work.

You’ll enrol on a Level 3 study programme, taking part in exams and externally marked assessments. T Levels are graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction and you will be awarded UCAS points upon completion, the maximum you can achieve is the equivalent of 3 A* at A Level.

Studying a T Level will allow you to meet the needs of the industry and prepare you for entry into skilled employment, higher level apprenticeships or Higher Education at university.

T Levels are technical qualifications involving an industry placement. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% in the workplace.

You are required to have achieved GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 to complete a T Level.

Additional occupation-specific mandatory requirements are included within your T Level. You are required to enter into employment or commence placement as part of your T Level giving you real working experience.

Backed by Business

T Levels have been designed with over 250 leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Get Ahead in Your Career

T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies.

Awarded UCAS points

Your T Level will be worth UCAS points – a T Level Distinction is worth the same as 3 A levels at A

Learn Your Way

T Levels offer you practical and knowledge-based learning at college and on-the-job experience with an industry placement of at least 315 hours.