Onsite Construction
Course content, course specifications, outlines and teaching resources for the Onsite Construction T Level.
Core content
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
Options to specialise
In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:
- bricklaying
- carpentry and joinery
- plastering
- painting and decorating
Detailed course specification and outline
Download the:
- course specification from City & Guilds
- course outline from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Teaching, learning and planning resources
A range of teaching, learning and planning resources for tutors as well as information and support regarding approval, quality assurance, registration, bookings, timelines, fees and communications for all staff.
Assessment materials
Including specimen assessment materials and grade standard exemplification materials
Onsite Construction – CSCS pilot scheme
T Level students are already able to acquire a CSCS ‘trainee card’ to ensure they can work onsite during their Industry Placement. Now, to support progression into work from Onsite Construction T Levels, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is working with DfE, Gatsby, NOCN and CSCS to fund a pilot a scheme to support progression for T Level graduates who wish to pursue a career in Carpentry & Joinery or Bricklaying. Find out more here
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