Quick facts
| Qualification type | T Level - Level 3 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | Grade 6 and above in Maths, English, Science. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
Is it for me?
The Construction Design, Surveying, and Planning T-Level will help you to develop knowledge and understanding in a range of core elements that underpin the Construction industry. You will be given context to the industry and learn the key concepts and theories in design, surveying and planning.
This course is delivered in a new, purpose-built centre with state-of-the-art technology to allow students to develop the skills needed for a career in construction, specifically in surveying and design, civil engineering, building services design, or hazardous materials surveying.
As a T level qualification, this course provides a chance for you to learn on the job. During your time on the course, classroom learning will account for 80% of your time, while your industry placement makes up the other 20%. Each placement is at least 315 hours long (that's roughly 45 days!).
What makes T Levels unique is that they have been specially designed with employers and businesses, so as soon as you qualify you can step straight into your chosen career, higher apprenticeship or degree confident that you are equipped with all the industry knowledge you need to succeed.
What you'll learn
- Health and safety
- Science
- Design
- Construction and the built environment industry
- Sustainability
- Measurement
- Building technology
- Information and data
- Relationship management
- Digital technology
- Project management
- Law
Work experience placements
An industry placement is a big part of the T Level course – you'll need to undertake a minimum of 315 hours of mandatory industry experience, where you can put your technical skills and classroom knowledge to the test, further enhance existing skills, as well as developing hands-on experience in your chosen industry.
Assessment
You will be assessed in two core knowledge exams, an employer set project and an occupational specialism synoptic project.
Further study
- Building and Property Maintenance Diploma Level 2
- Brickwork Diploma Level 1
- Brickwork Diploma Level 2
- Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1
- Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2
- Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 1
- Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 2
- Plumbing Diploma Level 1
- Plumbing Technical Certificate Level 2
- Introduction to Electrical Installations Level 1
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 2
- Construction Groundworks and Reinstatement Level 2)
- Advanced Electrical Installation Diploma (8282-30) Level 3
- T Level in Construction Design, Surveying and Planning
- Apprenticeship
Example careers
- 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
Days & times
Starting September 2025
Monday 09:15 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:15 - 16:00
Thursday 09:15 - 16:00
Friday 09:15 - 16:00