T Level in Construction

You will study one of three courses. Onsite Construction (brickwork, carpentry and joinery); Building Services (electrical and plumbing); or Design, Surveying and Planning.

Studying one of the routes can lead to careers in a number of roles including Civil Engineering Technician; Technical Surveyor; Building Technician; Electric Installation; Plumbing; Bricklaying; or Carpentry & Joinery.

Throughout the two year course, students will specialise in an area relating to one of the career choices.

All students will develop an understanding of: Health and safety; The science behind building design, surveying and planning; Making accurate and appropriate measurements; Construction methods; Building regulations and standards; Data management and information standards in construction; Relationship management and customer service; Digital engineering techniques; Business, commerce and corporate social responsibility.

T Levels are new, two-year courses, which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A-Levels.

They are an alternative to Sixth Form and combine classroom theory, practical learning and a 315-hour (45 day) industry placement to give students real experience of the workplace.

Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4, to include English and Maths. Applicants must also successfully complete a mandatory Assessment Day

What next?
Completing a T Level could lead to an Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeship. This could be with Lakes College based on the existing (and growing) offer or with another provider.

Click here to read a guide which explains more about the T Level programme

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