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Design, Planning & Surveying for Construction – T-Level

T Level

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Availability & Details

Design Surveying & Planning for Construction – T Level SF1-CONSTL/P01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
T Levels

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (2 years)

Examination board
Generic award - no awarding body

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Overview

This two-year course has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to meet the needs of the industry and prepare you for the world of work.Employers involved in designing the T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning include the Morgan Sindall Group and Skanska UK.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics.

Core Units: Supporting knowledge including health and safety, information and data capture, scientific principles and their application in the built environment and standards for scientific measurement Principles of design in the built environment, roles of different disciplines, design process from conception to completion and life-cycle assessment Structure of the construction industry, integration of the supply chain, how projects are procured and managed and current/future factors impacting the industry Importance of sustainability, environmental legislation, policies and initiatives, principles of heritage and conservation, lean construction and waste management, energy production and use Building technology including construction methods, forms of construction, regulations and standards and manufacturers’ instructions Relationship management including types of stakeholders, customer service principles, the importance of teamwork, equality, diversity and representation including related legislation, employment rights and responsibilities Digital technology including digital engineering techniques, opportunities for the use and adaptation of technology Business and commerce including business structures, values and objectives, corporate social responsibility entrepreneurship and innovation, principles of project management, quantification and costingSpecialist Units:You will complete one occupationspecific module, this part of the T-Level ensures that you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in specific occupations. The specialism topic for Year 2 is Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment.

You will be assessed through two exams, industrial placement, employer-set project and an occupational specialism project.

You could progress onto an Apprenticeship, study a university degree or start full time employment.


My courses were all especially interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. All of my lecturers were extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot from them.

Lottie Warren, A Level student

The teaching has been really good, I’ve loved all of my teachers, they’ve all been really nice and supportive.

Jodie Hook

“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student