BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction Level 3

This course is for those wishing to start a career in building services and engineering, design, civil engineering, surveying and management in the built environment.

Year 1
Core units:
- Maths
- Science
- Building services science
- Surveying
- Building technology
- Graphic detailing and CAD

Additional units:
- CAD design
- Setting out / surveying
- Civil engineering construction

Year 2
Core units:
- Health and safety
- Sustainability and environment
- Building services control
- Construction technology
- Civil engineering
- Mechanical, electrical and sustainable services

Additional units:
- Tender and estimating in construction
- Project management
- Design in construction

Find out more about our construction courses here

End Qualification:

Extended diploma courses have 3 achievement points: you will work towards the subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year of the course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year.

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

5 GCSE's grade C or above, with a minimum grade C or above in either English or Maths. Vocational qualifications in relevant subjects will be accepted as GCSE equivalent. 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 complete the course with suitable grades, you may progress onto a higher national course (full-time or part-time) or a foundation degree.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

2 Years

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.

Kit list available at interview. Books/equipment allowance approximately £60 - £80.

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)