BTEC Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering

Course Description
Entry Requirements
Progression & Assessment
Duration & Location
Fees
Further Information

Course Description

Course Description:

Previously known as the National Certificate in Construction and Civil Engineering

The course is designed to meet the requirements of today's Building & Civil Engineering Technician, and give them the necessary skills and competencies to work effectively in an industrial situation.

Content

Core Units: National Award

Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment
Construction and the Environment
Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment
Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering
Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment
Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering

Specific Units

Graphical Detailing in Construction and the Built Environment
Structural Mechanics in Construction and Civil Engineering
Measuring Estimating and Tendering Processes in Construction and the Built Environment
Building Technology in Construction
Planning Organization and Control of Resources in Construction and Civil Engineering
Building Surveying in Construction
Construction in Civil Engineering
Setting out processes in Construction and Civil Engineering
Further Mathematics in construction and Civil Engineering and Building Services Engineering

Level:

Course Type:

Part Time

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

First Certificate in Construction or 4 GCSE/O-Level passes ideally in Mathematics, Science, English plus one other at Grade C or above. NVQ level 3 certificate in a relevant craft area. Applicants who do not have these qualifications may be admitted after interview.

Progression & Assessment

Assessment and Progression:

The award of the certificate is by retained continuous assessment and an externally set and assessed, Integrated Vocational Assignment in your second year.

Satisfactory completion of the course will allow you to continue your studies at Higher National Certificate level or possibly gain entry to a degree course.