Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level

Construction route · Level 3

Level: Level 3
Typical duration: 2-year course
Industry placement: At least 9 weeks with an employer
Status: Open to applications

During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills for entry to a range of construction occupations.

What you can do with this T Level

Roles this subject is designed to lead into, as listed by the T Levels programme site:

What you'll learn

All students will develop a general understanding of construction, including:

Core content 18

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
how the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
digital engineering techniques
mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
construction design principles and processes
the construction industry and its role in the economy
sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
business, commerce and corporate social responsibility
project management
budgeting and resource allocation
procurement
risk management

In addition to the core content, students choose a specialism:

Options to specialise 4

civil engineering
building services design
project delivery
surveying and design

Entry requirements

T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs. Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college. Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level.

Where you can study this

360 providers are registered to deliver T Levels for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, but the government's provider list doesn't say which specific subjects each one teaches — that's set by each provider and can change between years. To check who teaches Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction near you:

Related subjects in Construction

Building Services Engineering for Construction

Construction · Level 3 · 2-year course

During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of construction occupations.

Official sources

Source: T Level subjects (T Levels programme site, GOV.UK), checked 2026-08-30. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always check the official page before applying or enrolling — provider registrations and course availability change.