T Level Construction (Electrical Installation)

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Key Facts

Level: 3

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 2 Years

Course Code: ETH0011

Start Date: September 2025

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Code: ETH0011

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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.

Features & Benefits

T Levels are designed to deliver world-class technical education and give you a new choice after GCSEs. The Construction T level has been designed with leading businesses and employers in the construction industry and gives you:

A thorough understanding of concepts and theories of the construction industry.
The opportunity to solve real life problems in the construction industry.
Valuable experience of learning from the experts through working side by side with those in the construction industry on your industry placement so that you have the chance to learn what this career is like in the real world while you continue your studies.
Specialist knowledge and skills of electrical and electronic systems engineering.
Your T Level will be worth UCAS points – a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as 3 A Levels at A* – and will be recognised by universities and other education providers so you can choose to continue studying if you wish.
T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while you continue your studies.

Course Content

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 in to 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 practicing 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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Progression

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: