T Level: Construction (Electrical Installation)

T Levels follow GCSEs and are equivalent to studying three A levels. T levels are an advanced level, 2-year technical qualification designed with employers to give you a head start towards the future you want.

The Construction T Level focuses on Electrotechnical Engineering.

Year 1 is made up of three key parts:

1. Core: Knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts and theories of the construction industry:

• Construction and the Built Environment History
• Sustainability
• Measurement
• Building Technology
• Information and Data
• Relationship Management
• Digital Technology
• Commercial / Business
• Health and Safety
• Science
• Design
• Legislation, Regulation and Standards
• Building Services Engineering (BSE) Systems
• Maintenance Principles
• Tools, Equipment and Materials
• English, Maths and digital skills needed in the construction industry

2. Employer Set Project: A project set by construction leaders that requires you to apply your knowledge to a real-life problem in the industry.

3. Industry Placement: Towards the end of the year, you will get the opportunity to put the knowledge and skills you have learned into action as you start your industry placement. You will work with an external construction industry employer to apply your knowledge and develop your technical skills in a real-life construction workplace.

Year 2 is made up of two key parts:

1. You will specialise in Electrotechnical Engineering;

Studying and practising this branch of the construction industry will help you to develop specialist knowledge and skills on how to install, commission and maintain electrical and electronic systems.

2. Continuation of your Industry Placement; with an external construction industry employer which will develop your technical skills and apply your knowledge in a workplace environment.

Across year one and two, you will complete at least 45 days in total working in the construction industry, giving you valuable experience in the workplace and employers the chance to see the new talent in their industry.

Delivery Model:
Full-time programme, with classroom learning (80% of the course) and an extended industry placement (20% of the course).

Year 1:

• Core Assessment: Externally Set Test – Paper 1 and Paper 2 are both graded A*-E.
• Employer Set Project: Externally assessed project work is graded A*-E.
• Industry Placement: Evidence log to show completion of hours required and evidence of development of technical skills and application of knowledge in a workplace environment.

Year 2:

• Synoptic assessment to judge how well the competence requirements have been met. Graded: Distinction, Merit or Pass.
• Industry Placement: Evidence log to show completion of hours required and evidence of development of technical skills and application of knowledge in a workplace environment.

GCSE English Language at grade 5.

GCSE Maths at grade 5.

And 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

A previous study of construction is not a requirement; however, you should have an interest in construction and be prepared to discuss this further at interview.

Please note: if you do not meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible to study a T Level Transition programme with us.

T Levels offer many opportunities for progression:

• Progress to University: You can use the UCAS points you achieve as a result of completing your T level to continue your studies at university.
• Enter Employment: You can use the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained to start working in the construction industry.
• Apprenticeship: There are many opportunities offered through apprenticeships that allow you to carry on learning (20%) whilst spending most of your time (80%) furthering your skills in the workplace.

There are a variety of careers you can pursue once you have completed the course as the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will develop are highly prized within a broad range of businesses.

Careers within the electrotechnical engineering industry may include:

• Electrician,
• PAT Tester,
• Installation Engineer,
• Electrical Maintenance Engineer.