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Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning T Level

This course is aimed at learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of construction and the built environment.

Course Information

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
  • Qualification T Level
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Construction Centre
  • Course Length 2 years
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Overview

This course is aimed at learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of construction and the built environment.

Location: Please note that the first year will be taught at the Construction Centre in Sowton and second year classes will take place at the Future Skills Centre by Exeter Airport.

On this course you will:

  • Study a core content that will develop your knowledge of concepts, theories and core skills
  • Learn about design, health and safety, sustainability, building technology, law and relationship management
  • Study specialist occupationally specific content, for example, in surveying and design and/or civil engineering
  • Undertake an industry placement with an employer to develop skills and behaviours. Your placement will
    last for a minimum of 315 hours.
  • Develop your English, Maths and digital skills as appropriate for the occupation

You will be assessed through external assessments, practical assignments and an employer set project.

Choose this course if… you have a good understanding of Maths and Science and a keen interest in the construction and civil engineering sectors, especially around design, surveying and planning. It is also a good opportunity to undertake industry placements with our industry partners.

Future Steps: You can progress directly into skilled employment, university, an Apprenticeship or a higher national qualification HNC/HND at Exeter College. Potential careers include architecture, building management and surveying, quantity surveying, estates management, civil engineering and building services engineering.

Entry Requirements

You will need six GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths). Learners progressing from a Level 2 course will need a BTEC Level 2 Certificate or equivalent with a good Merit profile, along with English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.

Facilities

Please note that the first year will be taught at the Construction Centre in Sowton and second year classes will take place at the Future Skills Centre by Exeter Airport.

  • Specialist workshops
  • Learning Resource Centre
  • Café
  • IT suite
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    Speak to us today on 01392 400500 or send us a message using our contact form: www.exe-coll.ac.uk/contact.

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What our students think?

“I chose to study the T Level because it offered a good all round view of construction. I have found the industry placement a very effective way of learning how things are done.” Read more >

Freddy

Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning T Level

“I’ve always grown up around mechanics and cars – these are my passion. The lecturers are really nice and the environment at College is really good too – I’ve made a lot of friends even though I didn’t know anyone when I came here.” Sinead studied Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Light Vehicle Mechanical and Body... Read more >

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