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Electrotechnical Engineering - T Level

Summary

This course is designed for practically-minded students who have an eye for detail and are interested in electrical aspects of the construction industry.

From design principles to health and safety, this T Level will arm you with all the necessary knowledge to start a successful career in the trade. In fact, with a T level qualification under your belt, you can fast track to an apprenticeship and become a qualified electrician in just two years.

Combing study with the opportunity to practise in our top-class facilities and the chance to work with an employer for at least 9 weeks means you’ll have a head start when it comes to looking for job opportunities.

What's more, if you decide to pursue a higher qualification like our HNCs in Quantity Surveying or Site Management, a T Level will give you the opportunity to acquire the necessary UCAS points to access these and other degree-level programmes.

          

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
02 Sep 2026
Bispham Campus
2 Years

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in areas such as electric installation and maintenance, plumbing, or heating.

Next steps at B&FC

Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related Higher Apprenticeship or Degree-Level course of study.

Career Options and Progression

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in areas such as electric installation and maintenance, plumbing, or heating.

Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher apprenticeship or degree-level course of study.

Key information

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and Maths, along with the following:

  • A successful interview with a tutor
  • The ability to study independently
  • A genuine interest in the subject
  • Good communication skills
  • Hardworking approach towards the industry

Qualification obtained

T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction

Fees and funding

Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers. 

If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.

Extra costs and equipment

All construction students must adhere to health and safety legislation when in our workshops, which will require purchasing and wearing the following items for practical activities:

  • Safety boots
  • Safety helmet
  • Hi-vis vest
  • Work trousers
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves

All the above items can be purchased from local suppliers for a total cost of approximately £45. If you have issues funding these items, please speak to your course tutor.

For class-based learning you will also need to bring paper, pens and a folder, in which to keep all your revision and notes.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: City and Guilds

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Essential skills: English and Maths

All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

This course features a mandatory 750-hour work placement over the two years, designed to enhance learning and increase your employability.

You could be working on construction sites or developments at private residences.

We will also invite you to attend mandatory relevant field trips and career events, which you could draw from to enhance your CV and personal statement.

How will I learn?

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

Teaching is delivered in groups and supported by group activities and discussions.

One-to-one support is also provided to help with completing written assignments.

When you start the course we will assign you a progress tutor who will support you throughout your time here.

Their role is to help you in setting academic and personal targets, identifying career plans, developing employability skills and monitoring your progress to make sure you realise your full potential.

Expert tutors

All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Methods

You will be assessed using a variety of methods, this will include: discussions, role play, observations, presentations, video creation, sketches and written assignments.

Some core units will be set by the Pearson, the awarding body.

Pearson set assessments involve simulated projects to complete in a specified timeframe.  

The core content focuses on your knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories, principles and core skills relevant to the T Level.

This could include, where appropriate, assessment of knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the route and the pathway to the construction industry.

Students who pass all the elements of their T Level will get a nationally recognised certificate showing an overall grade of pass, merit or distinction.

It will also set out the details of what students have achieved on the course.

The T Level certificate will include:

  • an overall pass grade for the T Level, shown as pass, merit or distinction
  • a separate grade for the occupational specialism, shown as pass, merit or distinction
  • a separate grade for the core component, using A* to E
  • grades for maths and English qualifications
  • details of the industry placement