School Leaver Course Guide 2023-24
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<strong>Course</strong>s<br />
CONSTRUCTION.<br />
T Level in Plumbing &<br />
Heating Engineering<br />
Duration<br />
2 years<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Five GCSEs at 4 or above, including<br />
English, maths and science.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This course is ideal for you if you’re<br />
not yet employed or looking to<br />
enter the industry post-mainstream<br />
education. This course focuses on<br />
the development of knowledge<br />
and skills needed for working in<br />
the building services engineering<br />
industry, which will prepare learners<br />
to enter the industry through<br />
employment or as an apprentice.<br />
You will develop the skills and<br />
knowledge in hot and cold water<br />
systems including central heating<br />
and gain an understanding of the<br />
importance of health and safety<br />
within the industry.<br />
You'll also get the chance to take<br />
part in valuable work experience.<br />
On completion of this course, you<br />
can progress onto higher education<br />
courses and further training.<br />
T Level in Electrotechnical<br />
Engineering<br />
Duration<br />
2 years<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Five GCSEs at 4 or above, including<br />
English, maths and science.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This course is for anyone wanting a<br />
career in construction, specifically<br />
focusing on electrical installation. It<br />
will give you a great understanding<br />
of the construction industry,<br />
covering topics such as health<br />
and safety, construction science<br />
principles and sustainability.<br />
During the course you'll prepare<br />
and plan for working within the<br />
electrical industry. You will be taught<br />
all elements of electrical installation<br />
both domestic and commercial<br />
installs. With content covering<br />
health and safety, electrical<br />
installation theory, electrical<br />
science, working safely and<br />
understanding the<br />
design process.<br />
You will undertake 315 hours<br />
of work placement putting into<br />
practice what you’ve learned in<br />
the classroom. Working with some<br />
of the region’s key employers,<br />
you’ll get a taste of what it’s like<br />
to work onsite. The opportunities<br />
you will gain through your learning<br />
in college and your experience<br />
whilst on work placement will<br />
support you in gaining a job or<br />
an apprenticeship in electrical<br />
installation.<br />
T Levels are a new type of practical qualification<br />
designed by leading businesses.<br />
You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and<br />
20% on an industrial placement with one or more<br />
of our construction partner employers.<br />
Level 3<br />
courses attract<br />
UCAS points.<br />
Following the course you can step into<br />
employment, go onto an apprenticeship<br />
or a degree at university.<br />
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