T Level Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (Civil Engineering) Edexcel Level 3

30001W1 | Centre for Advanced Technical Studies
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 16:30 FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

So what are T Levels? They are high quality work focused alternatives to A levels. There is academic study, coupled with practical, industry related skills and 45 days of industry placement built into the course. If wish to work in the construction sector, with a focus on Surveying and Design, Civil Engineering, Building Services Design, or Hazardous Materials Surveying the T Level is for you. It is suited to those who prefer a practical approach to learning yet want a predominantly classroom-based course.T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other vocational & technical courses. Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help you into skilled employment, university study or apprenticeships.

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What will I study?

You will carry out a work placement of 45 days over the two-year programme - this will form 20 per cent of your time on the course. The rest of the time will be spent in College. You will gain first-hand experience of working at national, international or local architectural, civil and building services engineering industries such as JLP Surveys, BCEGI, Cundalls, Galliford Try, Network Rail and William Hare.

How long is the course?

Full Time for two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

Through continual assessment using practicalobservations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.

What qualifications do I need?

A minumum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including Maths, English & Science

What can I progress onto?

The T- Level in Design, Surveying and Planning of Construction should be the chosen qualification for you if you have aspirations to continue onto a higher level of technical study at University. Students who complete a T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning would be able to attend University to study on the following Degree courses; Architecture BA (Hons), Civil Engineering BEng, Construction Management BSC, Quantity Surveying SC and Land Surveying BSC. This Technical Qualification is intended for students who want to progress to a career in the construction sector, with a focus on Surveying and Design, Civil Engineering, Building Services Design, or Hazardous Materials Surveying. Job roles could include; Surveying Technician, Civil Engineering Design Technician, Digital Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, Building Services Engineering Design Technician, Architectural Technician, Asbestos Analysis Surveyor, Construction Design Coordinator, Transport Planning Technician, Rail Engineering Design Technician, Architectural Technician, Construction Design Coordinator, Transport Planning Technician and Rail Engineering Design Technician.

Other Information

If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds	19+ year olds	Free for eligible learners?	Is Loan Available?

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Management Consultants and Business Analysts Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians Business and Related Research Professionals Civil Engineers

Management Consultants and Business Analysts

Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.39%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£25,481

Entry

£44,020

Median

£71,990

Potential

Typical Tasks

Runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
Advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings.
Determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions.
Identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets.
Assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Clerical Computers and Electronics Personnel and Human Resources English Language Administration and Management Education and Training Sales and Marketing Economics and Accounting

Skills

Monitoring Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Speaking Learning Strategies Mathematics Science

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Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians

Actuaries, economists and statisticians apply theoretical principles and practical techniques to assess risk and formulate probabilistic outcomes in order to inform economic and business policy, and to analyse and interpret data used to assist in the formulation of financial, business and economic policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.25%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,913

Entry

£42,511

Median

£80,757

Potential

Typical Tasks

Addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
Provides economic or statistical advice to governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings.
Designs and manages surveys and uses statistical techniques in order to analyse and interpret the quantitative data collected.
Uses appropriate techniques and theoretical principles to determine an appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyse and interpret information gained and formulate recommendations on issues such as future trends, improved efficiency.
Uses a variety of techniques and theoretical principles to establish probability and risk in respect of e.g. life insurance or pensions.
Assesses the objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice.

Knowledge

Mathematics Computers and Electronics English Language Economics and Accounting Administration and Management Sales and Marketing Education and Training Law and Government

Skills

Mathematics Active Learning Writing Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Monitoring Learning Strategies Speaking Science

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Business and Related Research Professionals

Business and related research professionals carry out a variety of research activities for the broadcast and print media, for the police and armed forces intelligence services, for national security agencies and in other non-scientific areas.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

6.48%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,735

Entry

£37,042

Median

£62,478

Potential

Typical Tasks

Discusses possible changes that need to be made in terms of design, price, packaging, marketing and promotion etc. in light of market research with appropriate departments.
Manages and directs research, collates and interprets findings and presents results to clients.
Liaises with client to understand their market research needs, establishes an appropriate quantitative and qualitative market research methodology and prepares proposals outlining programmes of work and details of costs.
Deals with copyright issues and negotiates fees.
Liaises with client on the appropriate image/s to be used.
Researches images for clients in a wide range of media using specialist picture libraries and archives, museums, galleries etc., or commissions new images.
Presents findings in the required format, via written reports or presentations.
Provides support to criminal intelligence or to military or other security operations by gathering and verifying intelligence data and sources.
Provides administrative support for programme development such as booking facilities.
Briefs presenters, scriptwriters or journalists as required via verbal or written reports.
Research sources for accurate factual material, finds suitable contributors to programmes or print features and deals with any copyright issues.
Liaises with production team to generate and develop ideas for film, television and radio programmes.

Knowledge

Skills

Monitoring Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Learning Active Listening Writing Speaking Learning Strategies Science Mathematics

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Civil Engineers

Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.38%

RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£30,246

Entry

£49,397

Median

£74,308

Potential

Typical Tasks

Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
Organises and plans projects, arranges work schedules, carries out inspection work and plans maintenance control.
Designs structures such as roads, dams, bridges, railways, hydraulic systems, sewerage systems, industrial and other buildings and plans the layout of tunnels, wells and construction shafts.
Designs foundations and earthworks.
Determines and specifies construction methods, materials, quality and safety standards and ensures that equipment operation and maintenance comply with design specifications.
Undertakes research and advises on soil mechanics, concrete technology, hydraulics, water and waste water treatment processes and other civil engineering matters.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology Design Building and Construction Mathematics Physics Customer and Personal Service English Language Transportation Public Safety and Security Administration and Management Computers and Electronics Chemistry Law and Government

Skills

Reading Comprehension Speaking Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Active Learning Monitoring Mathematics

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