T-level: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
90125
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
This T-level has been crafted in collaboration with construction industry employers to ensure that you gain the competencies and attitudes necessary for success in construction roles such as Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Site Surveyor or Construction Project Manager.
You will complete a minimum of 45 days of industry placement over the 2 year course, allowing you to develop real-life experiences in this industry, as well as make meaningful connections with established professionals and experts. This opportunity is unique to T-levels and gives you a strong head start in this competitive market in terms of progression.
The core content covers a whole range of topics related to the industry including:
- Health and safety
- Science
- Measurement
- Building technology
- Information and data
- Digital technology
- Construction mathematical techniques
- Design
- Construction and the built environment industry
- Sustainability
- Relationship management
- Commercial business
- Project management
- Law
Additional content covered for occupational specialists will also allow you to develop your problem-solving skills whilst working on a client brief. You will have the chance to design and develop construction projects whilst working together.
There is also a large focus on transferable skills which have been identified by the employers identified below. These include:
- Applying a logical approach to solving problems, identifying issues, and proposing solutions
- Communication skills (verbal, body language, group control, positioning)
- Creativity
- Critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Collaboration skills
This specialist course will also allow you to enhance your broader skills in literacy and numeracy, develop transferable skills in communication (working with real colleagues, customers, and clients) and undertake research and live project development work.
- University
- Higher/Degree Apprenticeship
- Employment
T-levels are recognised by Universities and hold a more substantial UCAS value than some A-levels or BTECs. A T-level is worth the equivalent of 3 A-levels. Due to the high level of industry experience you will receive, you would also be in a very strong position to move onto an Apprenticeship.
- Architect
- Quantity Surveyor
- Civil Engineer
- Site Surveyor
- Construction Project Manager
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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