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16-18 Courses, 16-18: T Levels, 16-18: Vocational

Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (T Level)

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Course Overview

Entry requirements

Grade 5 English Language GCSE, Grade 5 Maths GCSE, 5 GCSE at grades 9-4 including science, English Lang and Maths at grade 5

Course information

Launch your career in the construction and built environment industry with the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. This two-year qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and carries UCAS points, giving you the technical knowledge, practical experience and professional behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment, higher apprenticeships or university study.

You will explore how construction projects are designed, planned and delivered from concept through to completion. Supported by experienced tutors, you will develop specialist skills in surveying, design, civil engineering and building services design, using the latest digital technologies and sustainable construction methods.

Throughout your studies, you will complete a substantial industry placement with a construction employer, gaining real-world experience and a strong understanding of how the sector operates.

If you do not yet meet the entry requirements for this course, there are still plenty of options available to help you achieve your goals. When you come to enrol, our curriculum team will advise you on the best course to suit your needs and support you to progress, including opportunities to retake your English and/or maths GCSEs alongside your studies.

Key topics

  • Construction design and technology: Learn how buildings and infrastructure are planned, designed and developed using modern methods and materials.
  • Surveying and measurement: Gain practical skills in land surveying, mapping and data collection using digital tools.
  • Civil engineering principles: Understand the science and mathematics behind structural design, materials and sustainable construction.
  • Building information modelling (BIM): Explore how digital design software supports project planning and collaboration across teams.
  • Health, safety and risk management: Learn about industry regulations, safe working practices and environmental responsibilities.
  • Project planning and management: Develop skills in scheduling, budgeting and coordinating construction projects effectively.
  • Sustainability and environmental impact: Study how design and planning influence energy use, waste reduction and sustainable development.
  • Industry placement: Gain valuable experience working with a construction employer, applying your skills in real-world projects.

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What Can This Course Lead To

After completing the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, you can progress to a wide range of opportunities in higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

Many students go on to university to study subjects such as architecture, civil engineering, construction management, surveying or building services design. Others choose higher or degree apprenticeships in areas like site management, quantity surveying, or design coordination.

You can also move directly into skilled employment within the construction and built environment industry, working as a trainee surveyor, civil engineering technician or design assistant. This T Level provides the technical knowledge, practical skills and industry experience that employers and universities value across the construction sector.

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