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Course overview
The T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to give young people the skills needed to progress into a technician career in the construction industry.
Typical roles include architectural technician, building services technician or technical surveyor.
T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement of at least 45 days.
They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study, or a higher apprenticeship.
- T Levels are two year courses.
- Your time is split between 80% classroom learning & 20% industry placement.
- Placements are approximately 45 days (about 7 weeks).
- T Levels have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.
- T Level grades will be given as pass, merit, distinction, or distinction*.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grades 4 or above including GCSE English & Maths.
You’ll also be interviewed by one of our tutors and your school attendance report and reference will be taken into consideration.
What skills and qualities do apprentices need?
Course content
All students will develop a general understanding of construction, including the following:
- The science behind building design, surveying and planning.
- Making accurate & appropriate measurements.
- Construction methods.
- Building regulations and standards.
- 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.
In addition to the core content, students at LCB will specialise in:
- Surveying and design for construction and the built environment and study.
- Laser scanning – a land surveying method that can accurately measure and collect data from buildings and landscapes.
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Next steps after this course
After completing this course, several options are available. You could move onto a higher education course at the College, including a full-time Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Higher Apprenticeship, or progress to university.