Construction - T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction (Plumbing and Heating)

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the BSE industry, as a plumbing and heating engineer which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an Apprentice.

Furthermore, the completion of this qualification gives the learner the opportunity to progress onto higher education courses and training.

The occupational specialised programme is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to develop the skills needed to progress into a career in the construction industry, as a plumbing, heating engineer.

The technical qualification is made up of two components:

The Core Component:

The core content is designed to offer sufficient breadth of knowledge and skills for the learner to apply in a variety of contexts related to the industry and those occupational specialisms linked to this T Level. The core content is the building blocks of knowledge and skills that will give a learner a broad understanding of the industry and job roles. At the same time, it will develop the core skills they will need to apply when working within the industry.

Occupational Specialisms:

Occupational specialisms develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to achieve threshold competence in an occupation. Threshold competence is defined as when a learner’s attainment against the knowledge, skills and behaviours is of a standard for them to enter the occupation and industry. They must also demonstrate the ability to achieve occupational competence over time with the correct support and training.

To ensure you develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful technical career in the Construction sector you study a Level 3 Technical Qualification. This is complemented with real experience of the workplace.

This T level programme includes learning that relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Goal 4: Quality education

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Engaging with specialist tutors, support staff and work placements co-ordinators, you will spend 80% of your time at college and also complete an industry placement of at least 45 days. This will provide the much-needed real-world experience needed to succeed in this industry.

The core component focuses on knowledge and understanding around:

Fundamental Health and Safety practices associated with carrying out construction and BSE work

Scientific principles related to construction activities

The construction industry and careers within it

Principles of sustainability and design, relevant to construction projects

Information, data and principles of measurements

Tools, equipment and materials used in BSE work

Legislation, regulations and approved standards that apply to BSE systems

Within this specialism you will develop an understanding, skills and knowledge around:

Fundamental health and safety practices associated with carrying out plumbing work

Plumbing and heating engineering tools and equipment

Pipework materials, installation methods and jointing processes

Plumbing systems and their purpose

Plumbing science

Principles of measurement and marking out components and pipework

Heating systems

Heating engineering science

Regulations, legislation, and industry guidance used in the heating industry

On successful completion you will be able to:

Install plumbing systems

Commission plumbing systems

Maintain plumbing systems

Decommission plumbing systems

Install heating systems

Commission heating systems

Maintain heating systems

Decommission heating systems

The core component will be assessed by two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering common core components with an employer set project.

The occupational specialism is assessed you will complete an occupational specific assignment that will incorporate both knowledge and practical skills for the specialism.

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-5, including English, Maths and Science.

Further Study:

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the building services engineering industry, which will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice.

In addition, the completion of this qualification gives you the opportunity to progress onto Higher Education courses and training.

Career Opportunities:

This Technical Qualification and the pathways offered at the College is intended for students who want to progress to a career in the construction sector, with a focus on Building Services-Plumbing and Heating.