T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction

Program Overview

The T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction at Bradford College is a two-year program designed to prepare students for a career in the building industry. The program combines construction skills, business aspects, and sustainable practices while providing a work placement for real-world experience. Students have the option to specialize in Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment. With a focus on developing employable skills, the program prepares students for careers as skilled workers, apprentices, or university-level studies in related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction at Bradford College is a Level 3, two-year, full-time program designed to prepare students for careers in the building industry. The overview emphasizes the development of essential construction skills, hands-on experience through a work placement, and exploration of digital technology, innovation, and sustainability. The program aims to equip students for skilled employment, apprenticeships, or further study. It highlights the acquisition of skills employers desire, including practical skills in construction methods, building standards, and digital techniques. The program also covers the business side of construction, such as client management and entrepreneurship. The course is designed for those interested in hands-on skills and experience in construction, curious about both practical and business aspects of the industry, and ready for a real work placement.

Outline:

The program consists of core modules and a specialist pathway: Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment.

Core Modules:

• Budgeting and Resource Allocation
• Building Regulations and Standards
• Business, Commerce and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Construction Industry and its Role in the Economy
• Construction Design Principles and Processes
• Construction Methods
• Digital Engineering Techniques
• Health and Safety
• How the Internet of Things (IoT) Impacts Construction
• Making Accurate and Appropriate Measurements
• Mathematical Techniques to Solve Construction Problems
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Relationship Management and Customer Service
• Risk Management
• Sustainability and the Environmental Impact of Construction
• The Science Behind Building Design, Surveying and Planning

Specialist Pathway: Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment:

This pathway focuses on surveying, measuring, and designing buildings and structures, including planning, sustainability, and creating functional, safe, and innovative spaces. It develops both technical and practical skills through real-life scenarios.

Assessment:

Careers:

Upon completion, students can pursue higher apprenticeships in Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Building Information Modelling (BIM); university degrees in Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Management; and roles such as Construction Surveyor, Design Technician, or Site Manager. The text also includes information on the career outlook for Chartered Surveyors, including salary expectations (£37,210/year or £21.36/hour with experience), job numbers in Yorkshire and the Humber (3,736), and expected vacancies (131). A Bachelor's degree is usually required for this career path.

Other:

The program includes a mandatory 45-day industry placement where students gain hands-on experience on real projects, improve their confidence in task planning and decision-making, collaborate with professionals, learn about maintaining a safe work environment, and experience a diverse and equitable workplace. The placement provides valuable experience to showcase on a CV. The skills developed throughout the program include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, adaptability, and commercial awareness. The program is delivered in partnership with unspecified organizations (logos are present but not named).