Architecture, Surveying & The Built Environment BTEC Extended Diploma
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Architecture, Surveying & The Built Environment BTEC Extended Diploma - Barnstaple, DevonLevel 3
Course code: FTB056
School of Architecture, Construction & Built Environment
The Programme
This course consists of 18 units related to the construction industry. It gives you an in-depth insight into all aspects of industry such as surveying, drawing, computer drawing, design processes, planning processes, construction technology and the science of building materials. It is 100% coursework assessed through a range of written reports, a portfolio of drawings, practical exercises, work within groups, and presenting design ideas to clients. Areas covered include…
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Course code: FTB056
School of Architecture, Construction & Built Environment
The Programme
This course consists of 18 units related to the construction
industry. It gives you an in-depth insight into all aspects of
industry such as surveying, drawing, computer drawing, design
processes, planning processes, construction technology and the
science of building materials. It is 100% coursework assessed
through a range of written reports, a portfolio of drawings,
practical exercises, work within groups, and presenting design
ideas to clients. Areas covered include health and safety,
construction and the environment, mathematics in construction,
science and materials, construction technology, land and building
surveying, control of resources, tendering, graphical detailing,
environmental science, building regulations, design procedures,
building services and ICT/CAD.
There is an emphasis upon exploring the construction and design
processes through role play and design case studies. For example,
year one students worked in groups to present their designs to
clients for the renovation of some old barns into an outdoor
activity centre and managers accommodation. This activity provided
students with a practical experience to explore a range of careers
linked to construction.
The Programme Content
You will study health, safety and welfare, in particular the
applicable law and the risk assessment process, construction
science and materials where you will learn about the different
materials in use and their properties as well as looking at how
buildings behave under load.
You will also study construction and the environment, here you will
learn about the environmental aspects of construction such as
sustainability, green building and environmental impact, land
surveying. In this module you will learn how to measure and draw an
existing building, how to take levels and measure angles as well as
learning how to set out a small building.
In construction technology and design you will study the design
process and those responsible for achieving the design with budget
and legal constraints, and how technology affects the design
process, in graphical detailing, you will learn to draw using
traditional methods such as drawing board and set squares. This
leads onto drawing with CAD
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths, English and Science. Other qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Costs
You may be required to purchase safety clothing. You will need drawing equipment - pens, paper etc (details will be provided on request). Students are encouraged to buy the text book accompanying the course*.
Venue
Barnstaple, Main Site
Progression
Following completion of the course you will be able to progress to our Higher National Certificate in Construction here at Petroc, or you may wish to progress to university to study for a degree. It is becoming an increasingly important route into architecture that can avoid the high university fees, as students gain local employment and qualify via the workplace.
Length of Study
Two years.
Academic Year
This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.
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