Awarding body:
The Edexcel Foundation (EDEXCEL)
Qualification type:
BTEC Diploma
What's the Construction course about?
The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for employment in technical and professional disciplines within the construction/built environment industry. The qualification also enables progression to a BTEC Higher National Certificate or undergraduate degree qualifications.
Year 1 units:
- Health, safety and welfare
- Construction science and materials
- Analytical methods
- Planning, organisation and control of resources
- Graphical detailing
- Surveying processes
Year 2 units:
- Construction and the environment
- Construction technology and design
- Building technology
- Environmental science
- Building surveying
- Building regulations and control
- Planning procedures (optional)
- Measuring, tendering and estimating procedure (optional)
All assessments for BTEC are criterion referenced (continuous assessment related to performance criteria laid down in the individual units). All units are individually graded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Four sampling units are internally and externally assessed.
What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
When you have successfully completed this course there are numerous opportunities for further study including HNC/HNDs, foundation degrees and honours degrees in building/construction studies. This course can also lead to a wide range of senior technician posts in architecture, building surveying, quantity surveying and construction management.
What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Applicants will need one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 2 qualification in construction or a related vocational area
- An Intermediate GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
- GCSEs equivalent to four passes at grade C
Mature candidates with at least two years' experience in an appropriate vocational area will also be considered.
Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Construction course?
You will be awarded the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and Built Environment.
Hours per week
6
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
Price (for guidance only)
£2310.00
The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.
How do I apply?
For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.
You can also apply on line for the Construction course.
Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.
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