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T Level – Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment
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Overview
If you are not aware T Levels Qualifications are new Two-Year, Level 3 study programmes that will follow the study of GCSEs and Technical Awards at Key Stage 4 and offer an attractive alternative to A Levels and Apprenticeships.
T Levels will combine Classroom Theory, Practical Learning and a minimum 315 hours of Industry Placement with an employer to make sure students have real experience of the workplace.
Students will also need to achieve a minimum standard of English and Maths; either GCSE grade 4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills.
How you’ll learn
The T Level Technical Qualification in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning has two mandatory components:
1. Core Component:
This component covers the underpinning knowledge, concepts and skills that support threshold competence in the Construction industry. It has 600 GLH and is assessed by Two Externally set Core Examinations and an Employer Set Project.
The core content covers the knowledge, understanding and application of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relating to the following areas:
1. Health and safety
2. Science
3. Measurement
4. Building technology
5. Information and data
6. Digital technology
7. Construction mathematical techniques
8. Design
9. Construction and the built environment industry
10. Sustainability
11. Relationship management
12. Commercial business
13. Project management
14. Law
2. Occupational Specialist Components:
The Occupational Specialist Component in this qualification, has 600 GLH:
1. Surveying and design for construction and the built environment
The specialist component covers the occupational specialist knowledge and skills required to demonstrate threshold competence.
The Occupational Specialist content is separated into four Performance Outcomes, with the skills needed to achieve threshold competence and the knowledge to underpin skill application across the following areas:
- Measure the built environment
- Analyse the built environment
- Design the built environment
- Verify delivery of the built environment
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements:
You will require a Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above – including Maths and English at Grade 5 and Science at Grade 4.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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At University Campus North Lincolnshire
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- Pearson BTEC HNC in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor) FT
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor)
- Pearson BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering FT
Careers it can lead to
- Building and Civil Engineering Technicians £30,700 a year
- Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
- Construction and Building Trades £27,500 a year
- Estimators, Valuers and Assessors £38,900 a year
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- Design Occupations £32,400 a year
- Electrical and Electronics Technicians £31,000 a year
- Elementary Construction Occupations £26,300 a year
- Electrical and Electronic Trades £56,600 a year
With further study or experience
- Chartered Surveyors £39,600 a year
- Quantity Surveyors £45,800 a year
- Architects £42,000 a year
- Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers and Consultants £36,700 a year
- Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors £43,900 a year
- Production Managers and Directors in Construction £50,600 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
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Student Voice
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I’m more of a hands-on learner and my course involved a lot of practical work, which was good. The tutors in Plumbing are great and really helpful. It was an opportunity presented by North Lindsey that allowed me to apply for my apprenticeship, so my course definitely helped me with my progression. I learnt a lot of skills needed to be successful in industry.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
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About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.