T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Key facts about T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction for teachers, checked against the official sources.

Route: Construction and the Built Environment
First teaching: 2020
Awarding organisation: not confirmed by us
Status: open
Last checked: 2026-10-20

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Structure

Core component: Externally set written exams plus an employer-set project (ESP). Graded A* to E.
Occupational specialism: Practical, project-style assessment for one job role (some T Levels allow more). Graded pass, merit or distinction.
Industry placement: At least 315 hours (about 45 days) with an employer.

Occupational specialisms

Building services design
Civil engineering
Project delivery for construction and the built environment

This list may not be complete: check the T Level page and the awarding organisation.

Employer set project: Yes

Not yet confirmed by us: Awarding organisation not yet confirmed from an official page.; Specialism list taken from the DfE priority-occupations list and/or student page – may not be complete.. Check the official documents.

Official documents

T Level page (tlevels.gov.uk)

Facts checked against: gov.uk, tlevels.gov.uk, gov.uk.

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