Careers

Our courses are designed to help you progress into higher education or your chosen career. Students studying this pathway can progress into a number of specialist trainee roles, in areas such as:

Quantity surveying
Planning design
Architecture
Project management.

This pathway also provides the foundation to finding a full-time role that involves studying at university part-time alongside work.

When studying with us you will be able to explore your options with our dedicated Industry Liaison Officer, who will empower you to get experience in relevant skills and careers.

Industry Links

The department is partnering with a range of businesses specialising in quantity surveying and planning design, who are taking students on for industry placements, providing guest speaker talks, and site visits.

Willmott Dixon

Students have benefitted from strong ties with this construction company, taking part in employability workshops and mock interviews, provided by staff at Willmott Dixon. They have also taken on students to complete industry experience.

Morgan Sindall

T Level students have had the opportunity to take part in various tours of construction sites managed by Morgan Sindall, and two of our students are currently completing their industry placement with this local company.

Price Lilford

Local chartered surveyors, Price Lilford, have provided multiple industrial placements for students and have worked with the department to provide feedback into the curriculum and teaching design.

Woodley-Coles

We have students who have secured a placement at local independent construction and cost management consultancy, Woodley-Coles, to gain valuable hands-on experience working in the sector.

T Levels

We are currently offering a T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.

If you study a T Level with us, you will have to opportunity to specialise in Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment.

What is a T Level?

T Levels are the next-level qualification that replaces our Level 3 BTEC qualifications. They are widely recognised by universities and employers, and allow you to gain skills that will help you to progress on to your chosen career, or further study at university or a higher level apprenticeship.

One T Level is equivalent to 3 A Levels, and you will spend 45 days of your course on an industry placement relevant to your course.

Why study a T Level?

This new qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers, giving you skills that meet the need of the industry and allows you to enter skilled employment or a relevant university course.

Find out more about T Levels here.

Career Prospects

Example: Chartered surveyors

Annual pay
£28,600 - £59,280

Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.

Across the UK the workforce is projected to expand by 35% over the period to 2027, adding 18,984 jobs. In the same period, 72% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 38,795 job openings.

Role description

Chartered surveyors conduct surveys related to the measurement, management, valuation and development of land, natural resources, buildings, other types of property, and infrastructure such as harbours, roads and railway lines.

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16-18 years old
19 years old or above

16-18

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements allow any student to apply enrol and progress in their studies with us to achieve their full potential.

You will apply for your chosen pathway and at the interview you can discuss what entry criteria you need for each level.

Once you have your GCSEs we can ensure you are enrolled on the best level for you to progress and succeed at College.

Please see our Group entry requirements

What's next?

Step 1 - Apply

Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway

Step 2 - Interview

We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.

At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.

Read our guidance for applying to join us

Courses at Canterbury College

If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:

Level 3

> Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level

Need more help?

Our advice and guidance team can be contacted to help you understand your next steps at College.

19+

Courses at Canterbury College

If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:

Scott Strange

"I aspire to become a Quantity Surveyor, and my course is teaching me the skills required for a career in that industry. It's really enjoyable, with great tutors who support me where needed. Our classrooms have great facilities, including specialised digital software."

Oliver Newton

"I like how the T Level is a mix of classroom learning and working on-site, where we can put our skills into practice. It's great to do an industry placement as I am learning from people working in the sector that are already skilled and successful."

Industry Guest Speakers

Students are given valuable knowledge and insight from industry professionals to develop their wider understanding of the sector and how to apply their learning to the workplace.