T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Electrotechnical Engineering)

Start Date: 13/09/2027
Course is for: School Leaver
Course Length: 2 Years
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If you’re interested in the electrical industry. this T Level course is perfect for you. This course develops the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to install, test and maintain the electrical systems that power everything from modern homes to the large-scale data centres now being developed in the North East.

The North East is set to become one of the largest data centre hubs in Europe. The region’s new AI Growth Zone, centred on Blyth and Cobalt Park, is expected to attract up to £30 billion of investment and create more than 5,000 jobs. These facilities depend on highly skilled electrical professionals to install, test and maintain the systems that keep them operating continuously.

This T Level provides training in the planning, installation, inspection, testing and fault-finding of electrical systems in accordance with current wiring regulations, delivered in industry-standard workshops. Learners also study the technologies shaping the future of electrical installation, including solar PV, battery storage, electric vehicle charging and smart building controls.

Every learner completes a minimum of 45 days’ industry placement with a regional employer, gaining valuable workplace experience. The qualification is equivalent to three A Levels, providing progression to an electrical apprenticeship, employment as a trainee technician or higher education.

Course content includes:

Year 1 – Building Services Engineering

The first year covers a broad foundation across the construction and building services sector, giving learners an understanding of how every part of a building project fits together.

Health and safety in construction – Learners study the legislation and safe systems of work that protect people on every site, including risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and the safe isolation of electrical, gas and water supplies
Construction and electrical science – Learners apply scientific principles to real engineering problems, from Ohm’s law, AC and DC circuits and protective devices to how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed across the UK
Design and building technology – Learners explore how buildings are designed and constructed, including the RIBA Plan of Work, the Building Regulations and the coordination of services within a project
Sustainability and the low-carbon future – Learners examine renewable and low-carbon technologies, energy efficiency and building management systems, preparing them for an industry at the centre of the UK’s transition to net zero
Digital technology in construction – Learners are introduced to building information modelling (BIM), digital engineering and internet-connected building technology, which are transforming the way projects are planned, delivered and maintained
Measurement, information and data – Learners develop the ability to interpret drawings and specifications, carry out accurate measurements and calculations and manage technical information with confidence
Business and professional relationships – Learners gain an understanding of how construction businesses operate, how projects are costed and managed and how to communicate professionally with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
Building services systems, maintenance, tools and materials – Learners study the full range of building services systems and the principles of planned and reactive maintenance, together with the correct selection and use of tools, equipment and materials

Year 2 – Electrotechnical Engineering

In the second year, learners focus on the specialist skills of the electrical installation technician, working in industry-standard workshops to the requirements of BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations.

Installing electrotechnical systems – Learners plan and install wiring systems and containment, including conduit, trunking and cable tray, interpreting designs and specifications to deliver safe, compliant installations
Inspection, testing and commissioning – Learners use professional multifunction test equipment to inspect, test and commission installations, verifying that systems are safe before they are energised and handed over to the client
Maintenance and fault diagnosis – Learners develop a logical, methodical approach to identifying and rectifying faults, a skill that is highly valued in environments where power must never fail, such as hospitals and data centres
Decommissioning, documentation and handover – Learners safely decommission systems, complete certification and technical reports, and communicate clearly with clients at handover

Assessment

Learners are assessed through three types of assessment: written examinations, an employer-set project and a practical assignment.

Written examinations – Learners sit two papers of 2.5 hours each, covering the core content through short-answer, structured and extended questions
Employer-set project – Learners respond to a real industry brief through a series of supervised tasks, including research, a written report, a project plan, a presentation, team problem-solving and an evaluation
Practical assignment – Learners complete a series of workshop tasks to a client brief, planning, installing, commissioning, maintaining and fault-finding plumbing and heating systems

The core is graded A* to E and the Electrotechnical Engineering specialism is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. These two grades combine to give an overall T Level grade of Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. Learners must also complete their industry placement to achieve the T Level.

The Teaching Team

Our teachers are industry specialists with knowledge across a wide range of vocational trades.

Our aim is to work with you to support you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed in the construction environment.

Work Experience & Employer Partners

T-Level courses require you to undertake 315 hours of work placement putting into practice what you’ve learnt in the classroom.

Working with some of the region’s key employers, you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to work in both office based Building Services design and planning environments as well as on a construction sites.

Next Steps

Successful learners have the chance to apply for an electrical installation apprenticeship leading to the AM2 assessment, which is the industry-recognised route to becoming a qualified electrician.

You could progress to an electrical installation apprenticeship, employment as a trainee electrical technician or a Higher National qualification (HNC), Higher Apprenticeship or a degree in electrical or building services engineering.

Required Entry Qualifications

5 GCSEs at 5 or above, ideally including English, maths and science.

You will also need to be able to commit to an industry placement of at least 45 days and it would be beneficial to do some research into possible employers who could be willing to provide you with an industry placement for the programme.

Costs (excluding Fees)

This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.

Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information.

You can contact them on 0191 490 4600, [email protected] or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events.