The City of Liverpool CollegeBuilding Services Engineering for Construction

What to expect from the course: T Levels are new technical qualifications - designed with industry leaders. T Levels are studied five days a week; with 80% of your time in the classroom and the other 20%, on a relevant industry placement. The duration of the course is two years, and you’ll ultimately achieve an equivalent of three A Levels.

These qualifications are unique. They are for young people who are academically strong, ambitious and who want to get ahead in high-level technical occupations. They provide the opportunity to learn and participate in an industry placement, to best experience what their career will be like, whilst studying.

T Levels are career-focused - with an industry placement allowing you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to enable you to compete for highly skilled careers, higher apprenticeships, or university places.

You will be assessed through examinations for the core skills and practical skills tests for the occupation (career) specialism

Qualifications
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

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

Options To Specialise

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

· Electrotechnical engineering

· Plumbing and heating engineering
Why study with us?: Student Benefits

Academy Bakery

The Academy Bakery is located on the Duke Street campus, producing a range of first class baked goods daily. These include artisan breads, patisserie and biscuits, as well as special occasion/novelty cakes by award-winning master-bakers. Students are offered a range of discounts throughout the year.
The Academy Bakery

Academy Hair and Beauty Salons

Duke Street is also home to The Academy Hair and Beauty salons. They offer generous student discounts on a wide range of hair and beauty treatments, at a fraction of high-street prices. These include styling, cutting, perming, highlights, facials, manicures, electrolysis and traditional and homeopathic massage.
The Academy Salons

Academy Restaurant

Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.
The Academy Restaurant

Microsoft Office 365 - Free

When you become a student of the College you’ll receive full access to Microsoft Office 365. This allows you to install the software on your own computer and other devices at home, completely free of charge.

Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite

The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.
Career pathways: This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically; electric installation and maintenance, plumbing or heating. Students can progress into roles such as:

· Plumber

· Electrician

· Pipe Fitter

· Gas Service Technician

· Electrical Engineering Technician

· Domestic Appliance Service Engineer

· Smart Metre Installer

· Building Service Engineer

· Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Installer

· Heating and Ventilation Engineer

· Security Systems Installer

· Engineering Maintenance Technician

· Engineering Constriction Technician

· Engineering Construction Craftworker

Students can also use their T Level qualification to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level, opening up a whole range of opportunities.