To be accepted onto this course you will need five GCSE's at grades 4-9 (to include English, Maths and Science at grade 5-9).
Designed with input from employers and with a 45-day work placement, a T Level in construction is up-to-date, relevant, and can lead you straight into a career in the construction industry, an apprenticeship, or into higher education. This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in surveying and design, civil engineering or building services design.
This course will help you get to grips with the core knowledge of how the construction industry works, the principles of design and the role of technology and sustainability. You will then specialise Civil Engineering
What experience and skills will you gain?
All students 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
- Optional Specialism
In addition to the core content, you will also specialise in Civil Engineering
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
Five GCSEs at grades 5-9 (to include English and maths GCSE at 5-9)
Or
Relevant level 2 qualification at merit grade or higher (to include English and maths at level 2 or higher)
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How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed through two exams, industrial placement, employer-set project, and an occupational specialism project.
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Where can this course take you?
Following successful completion of this T Level, you could go onto work in a range of careers including
- Civil engineering technician
- Technical Surveyor
- Building technician
- Building control officer
- Town planning assistant
- Geospatial technician
You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level. Please check with your careers advisor for the specific qualifications needed for your chosen career path.
