BTEC Diploma in Construction Level 2

This course is for those wishing to start a career in the construction industry.

Core units:
- Health and safety
- Structure of the construction industry
- Sustainable construction

Specialist units:
- Construction processes and operations
- Science and maths in construction (King's Lynn campus only)
- Construction methods and techniques (King's Lynn campus only)
- Construction drawing techniques
- Exploring carpentry and joinery
- Performing joinery operations
- Performing carpentry operations
- Exploring trowel operations
- Exploring painting and decorating (Isle campus only)

- Performing decorating operations (Isle campus only)
- Performing electrical operations

Find out more about our construction courses here

End Qualification:

BTEC Diploma in Construction Level 2

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

4 GCSE's grade D or above. Vocational qualifications will be considered on their own merit. You will be required to successfully pass an interview showing enthusiasm and commitment towards this course. Individual cases outside of this criteria will be considered on their own merits

Assessment:

In the majority of subjects studied, success is monitored by a process of continuous assessment/feedback.

Progression from this course:

Providing that you successfully complete the diploma you can progress to a NVQ or BTEC level 3 course or seek employment.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW, Isle Campus - PE13 2JE

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)