T Level in Building Services - Electrotechnical Engineering

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

• 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

They will also learn about topics specific to building services engineering, including:

• Building technology principles
• Building services engineering systems
• Maintenance principles
• Tools, equipment and materials

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms that we offer:

• Electrical and electronic equipment engineering
• Electrotechnical engineering
• Gas engineering
• Plumbing and heating engineering

You will sit an externally set exam at the end of each academic year to test your understanding of the subject. You will also undertake a skill-assessment to demonstrate your competency skills. Whilst on work placement, you will be set a project by your employer that you must successfully complete to demonstrate your overall breadth of learning.

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in areas such as electric installation and maintenance, plumbing or heating.

T Levels are one of your options after you?ve finished GCSEs. Entry requirements for this course are 5 GCSEs of grade 4/C and above which must include, English, Maths and Science.

2 years