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This course is designed to equip students with construction and the built environment skills, knowledge, and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global construction and the built environment sector.
This qualification is equivalent in size to two A levels and will give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector to prepare them for further study or training. Learners will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the basic concepts of Construction. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately, and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. In addition, they will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence, and problem-solving strategies.
Please note: The full cost for this 2 year programme is £6,000 and payment of the fees will be split between Year 1 and Year 2.
This course is aimed at learners aged 18 or 19+. You will need subject-specific GCSEs as requested (5 A*-C grades, including Maths and English) or alternatively, a history of working in the industry for several years.
All applicants will be invited to an interview with the course tutor which
may include an initial assessment to ensure the qualification is appropriate for
them. It will also be the opportunity to ask any specific questions you might
have about the programme.
The mandatory units are:
Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic.
Some of the units are externally assessed by the awarding body but most of the course is assessed through a series of internally set assignments involving a combination of scenario-based tasks linked to project work, practical exercises, timed tasks, individual study, and presentations.
This qualification will prepare you for direct employment in the construction and built environment sector, and is ideal if you wish to enter a particular specialist area of work, such as:
This course also provides the ideal foundation for applying for Higher Education courses. We offer three different progression pathways for HNC Level 4:
You can also discuss your options with your tutor or consult our dedicated
careers advisors for guidance on your career path.
This course costs £6,000 and is completed over two years at £3,000 per year.
To avoid disappointment, please make sure you apply for your chosen course early. Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one week prior to the start of the course.
You will gain a BTEC Building Services Engineering Diploma Level 3 (HVAC & Electrical).
