BTEC L3 Diploma in Construction (Part Time, previously known as btec national certificate)
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Description
Summary:
The course is for those working or hoping to work as a technician within the Construction Industry. It is suitable for school leavers who have gained relevant employment, for those working in administration or for those working on a construction site wanting to develop a career in the technical/professional side of the construction industry - such as Architecture/Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management, Building Surveying.
Course Code: B1911 Minimum Age: 16 Course Length: Two years Entry Requirements:Entry Requirements:
A total of 4 GSCEs at grade (A*-C) which includes:
- GSCE grade (A*-C) in English
- GCSE grade (A*-C) in Science
- GCSE grade…
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Summary:
The course is for those working or hoping to work as a technician within the Construction Industry. It is suitable for school leavers who have gained relevant employment, for those working in administration or for those working on a construction site wanting to develop a career in the technical/professional side of the construction industry - such as Architecture/Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management, Building Surveying.
Course Code: B1911 Minimum Age: 16 Course Length: Two years Entry Requirements:Entry Requirements:
A total of 4 GSCEs at grade (A*-C) which includes:
- GSCE grade (A*-C) in English
- GCSE grade (A*-C) in Science
- GCSE grade (A*-B) in Maths
OR Level 2 Construction Diploma.
Mature applicants with suitable experience in the construction
industry may gain entry to the course, subject to
interview.
Sustainable Construction The unit provides a fundamental
understanding of the ways in which the activities of the
construction sector impact upon the natural environment.
Construction Technology & Design in Construction and Civil
EngineeringThis unit will enable learners to cope with the
requirements of construction related projects as they pass through
various stages from design to construction including the
implications of changes and variations in the design.
Science & Materials in Construction and the Built
EnvironmentLearners will have the opportunity to investigate some
of the typical materials used in their specific vocational pathway,
including the identification of the most important materials, a
basic understanding of how these are extracted, harvested or
manufactured, their key properties and uses, the mechanisms that
cause them to deteriorate and the techniques used to prevent such
deterioration.
Mathematics in Construction and the Built EnvironmentThe unit
explores the rules for manipulation of formulae and equations,
calculation
of lengths, areas and volumes, determination of trigonometric and
geometric properties, and the application of graphical and
statistical techniques.
Graphical Detailing in Construction and the Built
EnvironmentLearners will come to appreciate, the layout of
drawings, the choice of scale and proportion, the types of views
used, the use of correct line widths, conventional graphic symbols
and the appropriate use of annotation.
Building Technology in ConstructionThe unit will introduce learners
to the common forms of low-rise construction used for domestic and
commercial buildings, including their substructures, and they will
be shown how the development and use of prefabricated building
components and systems in recent years has had a major impact on
construction, including reducing site costs and the need for
skilled labour.
Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction and the Built
EnvironmentThe unit will provide learners with knowledge and
understanding of the legal framework relating to employer and
employee responsibilities. Learners will become familiar with the
roles and responsibilities of personnel and with the procedures
required following the occurrence of accidents.
Project Management in Construction and the Built
EnvironmentLearners will develop an understanding of the management
functions of planning and
the techniques that are available both off and on site to
effectively plan the deployment of resources needed successfully to
complete a project.
Surveying in Construction and Civil EngineeringLearners will become
familiar with basic surveying techniques, be able to carry out
simple surveying tasks and to present the data, and will understand
the roles of surveying and setting out in the construction
process.
Building Surveying in ConstructionThe unit will provide learners
with an understanding of the role and responsibilities of Building
Surveyors, including their interactions with other professionals.
They will be able to apply the understanding gained to carry out
building surveys, and be capable of producing survey reports and
associated schedules for low-rise domestic and commercial
buildings.
Measuring, Estimating & Tendering Processes in Construction and
the Built EnvironmentThe unit will provide learners with a basic
understanding of the processes and techniques commonly involved in
measuring, estimating and tendering. They will be able to obtain
detailed quantities from drawings and other documents, estimate the
cost of a variety of construction works, know how to convert the
estimate into a tender, and to provide outline cost estimates of
proposed construction projects.
Computer Aided Drafting and Design in Construction
This unit aims to give learners the opportunity to gain knowledge
of how CADD is used to produce drawings. Including the software and
hardware components, and skills in using CADD software to produce
2D drawings and 3D models.
In Course Assignments
Academic Progression:After successfully completing this programme, you could move up to a Degree, Foundation Degree or HNC/HND programme.
Career Progression:The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in construction.
Full Description:The Level 3 Diploma will develop your knowledge of the core construction subjects. You will learn how construction businesses operate and the factors that affect them and the wider industry. You will also have the chance to develop and apply the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in a range of construction projects.
Costs:Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.
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Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.
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