Course Overview
T-Levels bring together academic knowledge with practical experience.
The course will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into this sector.
T-Level summary:
- Two-year courses
- Equivalent to 3 A-Levels
- Worth up to 168 UCAS points (Triple Distinction*).
- Created alongside employers
- Includes an extended industry placement (315 hours minimum)
- Supports progression into university and a career in the industry
Technical Qualification Structure
The technical qualification is made up of two components, both of which need to be successfully achieved to attain the T-Level Technical Qualification in Onsite Construction.
The Core Component
The core content is designed to offer sufficient breadth of knowledge and skills for the learner to apply in a variety of contexts related to the industry and those occupational specialisms linked to this T-Level. The core content is the building blocks of knowledge and skills that will give a learner a broad understanding of the industry and job roles. At the same time, it will develop the core skills they will need to apply when working within the industry.
Occupational Specialisms
Occupational specialisms develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to achieve threshold competence in an occupation. Threshold competence is defined as when a learner's attainment against the knowledge, skills and behaviours is of a standard for them to enter the occupation and industry. They must also demonstrate the ability to achieve occupational competence over time with the correct support and training.
To achieve the T-Level Technical Qualification in Onsite Construction learners must achieve the two components of the Technical qualification. These are known as the core component and the occupational specialism:
- Onsite Construction component
- plus, one occupational specialism components
- Learners must be registered on the mandatory programs of study and one other programs of study covering the occupational specialisms.
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for students aged 16-18.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths, English & Science, OR a level 2 diploma or NVQ in a related field with a merit or distinction.
After Your Course
This technical qualification focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed for working in the onsite industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. Furthermore, completing this qualification allows learners to progress to higher education courses and training. This qualification will suit learners who still need to be employed or looking to enter the industry post-mainstream education. The qualification structure is designed to give learners a breadth of knowledge and understanding across the onsite industry but also to equip them with the necessary occupational and core skills to enter the industry. This qualification is designed to support fair access and enables learners to manage and improve their performance.
Fees
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The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are per year for full-time courses and per course for part-time courses.
There may be other costs associated with this course, e.g. kit, equipment, books, trips etc. Financial support may be available to support you with these. See the Student Money pages for more information.
Courses fees
The current full-time & degree-level fee information is related to the 2023/24 academic year.
Level 3-6 Courses
Advanced Learning Loans are available for students aged 19 or over and studying eligible level 3, 4, 5 & 6 courses. If you are on an Access course, the loan will be written off if you complete a degree.
You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of a Level 3 qualification if you do not already have a Level 3 qualification (this will depend on the course & your age on 31/08/23).
Please speak to Student Services for more information on course fees.
A-Levels
The fees displayed are for the one-year AS-Level course. If you would like to progress onto the full A-Level, please get in touch with us for the cost of the second year, as it will be different.
16-18 year olds
There are no course fees if you were aged 16-18 on 31/08/23 and are not studying at another institution.
