Design, surveying and planning for construction
Occupational specialism: Surveying and design for construction and the built environment
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Qualification type: T Level
Qualification level: 4
Awarding organisation: Pearson
Approval date: 01/04/2020
Available from: 01/09/2020
Aligned occupational standards
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Building surveying
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Commercial property surveying
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Residential property surveying
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Land surveying (including rural, minerals and waste management and planning and development)
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Valuation surveying
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Consultant (professional) quantity surveying
OCC0332
Surveying technician -
Consultant (professional) project management
Alternative specialisms for this T Level
Overview
A T Level is split into three main sections:
- technical qualification (TQ) is the main, classroom-based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation (AO)
- industry placement runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- English, maths and digital provision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills
TQ Core
Your course starts by helping you get to grips with core knowledge of how the construction industry works, the principles of design and the role of technology and sustainability. You will then have the chance to specialise in one of these areas:
Grading
The overall grade is subject to completion of all T Level requirements – not just the components of the technical qualification (TQ).
T Level grades combine students’ grades for the technical qualification core and occupational specialisms. For example: to be awarded a Distinction*, you must achieve an A* in the core and a Distinction in the occupational specialism(s).
As well as passing the relevant technical qualification, the following elements are required to achieve an overall T Level grade:
- industry placement: This will be arranged and verified by the provider offering the T Level. For more guidance on next steps for provider visit GOV.UK
- students are required to work towards improving attainment in maths and English if they have not already achieved grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Where students have attained, or attain during the course of the T Level, maths and or English qualifications at level 2, this will be referenced on any T Level certificates and/or statements of achievement
Students who do not pass all elements of their T Level will get a T Level statement of achievement which will show the elements they have completed.
T Levels focus on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.