Construction TRIPs

T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPs) are an opportunity for providers and other stakeholders to work together to produce resources that will support the planning and delivery of T Levels.  


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Below you will find resources created to support the planning and delivery of Construction T Levels

Materials to support the contextualisation of science content in the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Produced by:  Leeds College of Building

Peer reviewed by: Weston College

Publication date: July 2024

Brief: This T Level Resource Improvement Project (TRIP) has produced a range of learning materials, developed by an experienced T Level provider. These learning materials will support learners to develop the Core Skill of Communication for the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. Read the full resources summary.

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Materials to support the development of the Core Skill of Communication for the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Organisations involved:  Shrewsbury College Group

Publication date: July 2024

Brief: This T Level Resource Improvement Project (TRIP) has produced a range of learning materials, developed by an experienced T Level provider. These learning materials will support learners to develop the Core Skill of Communication for the T Level in Design, surveying and planning for construction.

The resources include:

  • a framework for learning to show how the development of communication skills can be scaffolded and sequenced
  • ten lesson plans which cover 30 hours of learning to support the development of the Core Skill of communication in conjunction with Core Content
  • learning materials to support each lesson which enables the delivery of the 30 hours of learning
  • guidance that can be provided to learners to demonstrate how they can use their skills as part of the Employer-set project (ESP) assessment.

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Schemes for Skills – Co-designed schemes of learning for the Construction Industry

Organisations involved:  Lakes College

Brief: This project was aimed at improving teaching practice for the delivery of T Levels through the creation and development of high-quality schemes of learning to support a holistic approach to delivery informed and co-created through employer input. This will lead to improved teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) practice for the design, surveying and planning T Level. The focus surrounded the core content with the interspersion of occupational specialism aspects. The resources created could also benefit the onsite construction route due to its relevance, transferability and sharing of best TLA practice across pathways.

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Placement Videos

Organisations involved:  Gloucestershire College, Truro and Penrith College, Weymouth College and Halesowen College.

Brief: This project produced a short online course providing practitioners with a simple introduction to using immersive technologies within an education setting. As well as videos, which can be used in the curriculum delivery of construction T Levels, either with VR headsets or in 2D.

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Skills in Context – Contextualised diagnostic assessments

Organisations involved:  Lakes College, Bolton College, Preston College, Tameside College, South Essex College, Kendal College and Southport College.

Brief: This project aims to improve teaching practice for the delivery of T-Levels through the creation of high quality contextualised diagnostic assessment resources supporting further development and application of transferable skills in the Construction industry.

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If you are interested in participating in a TRIP, please contact TRIPs@etfoundation.co.uk 

TRIPs are suitable for teachers, managers, and specialist staff, and can also benefit from the involvement of wider stakeholders such as employers, awarding organisations and Higher Education Institutions. 

TRIPs are offered to the sector as pre-agreed projects that will produce specified resources to support teaching, learning and assessment for T Levels. Projects are funded to support staff time you will have the opportunity to: 

  • shape the content of these projects by informing us of the areas you would like to see covered by additional resources 
  • participate in the resource development for one or more projects
  • support the sector and success of T Levels.