Level 3 T-level Technical Qualification in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Program Overview

The Design, Surveying, and Planning for Construction T-Level at University College Birmingham is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in the construction industry. The program focuses on sustainability, building technology, design, project management, and digital skills. Students gain practical experience through work placements and are supported by an experienced faculty with strong industry connections. Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as architects, planners, surveyors, site managers, or engineers, or continue their education at university.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This two-year T-level program, equivalent to three A-levels, aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become part of the future of sustainable construction. Focused on design, surveying, and planning, the program addresses the construction industry's need for new talent to drive modernization and meet demand. Students learn about:

• Construction industry with a strong focus on sustainability
• Building technology
• Design
• Project management
• Health and safety
• English
• Maths
• Digital skills

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Core Component:
Topics include health and safety, science, measurement, building technology, information and data, digital technology, construction mathematical techniques, design, construction and the built environment industry, sustainability, relationship management, commercial business, project management, and law.
• Individual Study Programme: To develop skills and experience for higher education or employment.
• Year 2:
• Occupational Specialism:
Topics include surveying and design for construction and the built environment and civil engineering.

Assessment:

• Core Component: Assessed through:
• Paper A and Paper B written examinations:
Contributes to an overall grade A -E and U.
• Employer-set project: Required to achieve a Distinction/Merit/Pass grade.
• Occupational Specialism Component: Assessed through Synoptic Assignments.

Teaching:

• Program is underpinned by the Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
• Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, and site visits.
• Faculty: experienced professionals with strong industry connections.
• Emphasis on developing transferable skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication.

Careers:

• Upon completion, students can pursue careers as architects, planners, surveyors, site managers, engineers, or continue their education at university.
• Average salary examples for some roles:
• Architect: £40,000
• Building/quantity surveyor: £26,500
• Planner: £60,000
• Civil engineer: £30,000
• Structural engineer: £25,000
• Site manager: £45,000

Other:

• Minimum 315 hours (45 days) of work placement are required over two years.
• "Hired" team supports students in finding and completing placements.
• The program aims to prepare students for guaranteed progression to related degree-level courses at University College Birmingham.