School Leaver Course Guide 2023-24

Construction
T Level in Carpentry
and Joinery
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at 5 or above, ideally
including English, maths and
science.
What will I learn?
You'll gain a great understanding
of the construction industry,
covering topics such as health
and safety, construction science
principles and sustainability.
During the course you'll prepare
and plan for the production of
complex timber-based products
and gain knowledge and skills
in design, measurement and
calculations of quantities, as well
as the production of a method
statement and risk assessment.
You'll also build upon your numerical
skills to produce material and
cutting lists to minimise wastage.
You’ll undertake 315 hours of work
placement putting into practice
what you’ve learnt in the classroom.
Working with some of the region’s
key employers, you’ll get a taste
of what it’s like to work onsite.
T Level in Design, Surveying
and Planning for Construction
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at 5 or above, ideally
including English, maths and
science.
What will I learn?
If you’re interested in working in
civil engineering, surveying or town
planning then this course is for you.
You’ll explore the science behind
building design by looking at
different construction methods,
design principles and processes
and surveying and planning. You’ll
also study the construction industry
and its role in the economy as well
as the importance of sustainability,
environmental impact and
corporate social responsibility.
As new technology emerges, the
construction sector is continuously
evolving and you’ll gain an
understanding of digital engineering
techniques and the impact of
the Internet of Things (IoT). Using
mathematical techniques you’ll
solve construction problem and
make accurate and appropriate
measurements.
You’ll be taught key principles
for working in the industry
including project management,
budgeting and resource
allocation, procurement, and risk
management. As well as studying
essential topics such as health
and safety, building regulations
and standards, relationship
management and
customer service.
As the course is a T Level, you’ll
also undertake 315 hours of work
placement putting into practice
what you’ve learnt in the classroom.
Working with some of the region’s
key employers, you’ll get a taste of
what it’s like to work in both office
based construction design and
planning environments as well as on
a construction site.
The opportunities you will gain
through your taught sessions
in college and your experience
whilst on work placement will
support you in gaining a career
or an apprenticeship within
the construction industry.
Progress to PlanBee.
When you finish the Level 3 you'll be
in a perfect position to apply for our
paid higher apprenticeship, PlanBee.
You'll work for a range of architects
and building companies, earn a
wage and gain a qualification.
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