Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
T Levels are 2- Year qualifications which are taken after GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. They have been developed with employers and industry experts to create programmes that combine classroom theory, practical learning and a 315-hour industry placement with an employer to make sure you gain experience in the workplace.
You will initially develop hand skills in a workshop environment whilst developing underpinning knowledge in a classroom environment.
Core Curriculum:
- Health and Safety in Construction
- Construction Science Principles
- Construction Design Principles
- Construction and the built environment industry
- Construction Sustainability Principles
- Construction Measurement Principles
- Building Technology Principles
- Construction Information and Data Principles
- Relationship Management in Construction
- Digital Technology in Construction
- Construction Commercial/Business Principles
- Building Services Engineering (BSE) Systems
- Maintenance Principles
- Tools, Equipment and Materials
Why Our College?
Equivalent to 3 A Levels
T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and are allocated UCAS tariff points.
Developed with industry
T Levels have been designed with leading employers and businesses. They will provide you with the skills to progress to an apprenticeship, university or skilled employment.
Academic and practical
80% will be academic and technical study at college. 20% will be practical experience gained with an employer as part of an industry placement.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Science. Achieve GCSE maths at Grade 5 or above.
Objective
This qualification will suit someone who is not yet employed or looking to enter the industry post mainstream education. The structure of the qualification is designed to give learners the breadth of knowledge and understanding across the BSE industry but also equips them with necessary occupational and core skills to enter the industry. This qualification Is designed to support fair access and allow learners to manage and improve their own performance.
Assessment
- Exam Paper 1 – Written Examination
- Exam Paper 2 – Written Examination
- Employer Set project – Task
- Occupational Specialism – Externally Set Assignment (Year 2)
Progression
This qualification focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills needed for working in the BSE industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. Furthermore, the completion of this qualification gives the opportunity to progress onto higher education courses and training
Career Progression
Accelerated Apprenticeship
Employment
Higher Education
Fees
For UK students aged under 19 years old on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, your tuition fees are free.
Where Next?
Why Our College?
Equivalent to 3 A Levels
T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and are allocated UCAS tariff points.
Developed with industry
T Levels have been designed with leading employers and businesses. They will provide you with the skills to progress to an apprenticeship, university or skilled employment.
Academic and practical
80% will be academic and technical study at college. 20% will be practical experience gained with an employer as part of an industry placement.
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