T-Level Building Services Engineering for Construction
Electrotechnical Engineering Pathway - Starting in Sept 2024
MITSkills are offering a 2-year, Level 3 T-Level qualification in Electrotechnical Engineering for post GCSE learners as an alternative to A levels, other post-16 courses or an apprenticeship.
This course has been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need to begin a career as an electrotechnical engineer.
As a T-Level student you will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer to give you the skills and knowledge companies look for.
Your industry placement gives you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies.
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.
Like A levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if you start before you are 19.
Programme Aims
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
In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of the below occupation-specific content:
- Electrotechnical Engineering Principles
- Installing electrotechnical systems
- Commissioning electrotechnical systems
- Maintaining electrotechnical systems
- De-commissioning electrotechnical systems
How you will learn and be assessed
Your learning will combine classroom theory and practical learning and include 9 weeks (minimum) of industry placement. The placement will provide you with real experience of the workplace.
Your core knowledge and skills will be assessed through exams and an employer-set project. You’ll work with your tutor to decide when you’re ready to be assessed on the core.
Assessment of occupational specialist knowledge and skills will vary depending on the occupation. It will involve tests, practical assignments and projects. Your occupational specialist knowledge and skills will be assessed in the second year.
Entry Criteria
To join this programme you must have achieved 5 GCSE’s at grade 9-4
(to include English and Science at grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 5 or above).
If you do not meet these requirements please contact our support team to discuss alternative routes.
Progression Routes
Career options might include a career in construction, specifically in areas such as electric installation and maintenance.
Thorughout the course you will work with you to identify suitable progression routes and support you in achieving these goals.
You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level, including a university degree.
