Construction - BTEC National Diploma

Construction - BTEC National Diploma

Course ID:
PC10544

Academy:
Construction

Introduction:
A BTEC National Diploma is a practical, work-related course valued by employers and higher education institutions. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the construction industry, you will also develop the skills needed to start, or progress a career in this industry. This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is suitable for both junior technicians working in the Construction Industry and those wishing to develop academic skills and qualifications. All classes will take place in our specialist, purpose built construction facility.

Study Mode & Location:
This two year part-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will study: 18 units over two years:

• construction and the environment
• construction technology and design
• construction science and materials
• surveying
• ICT and computer-aided design
• health and safety
• building regulations and control
• building services and design procedures.

Assessment:
Assessment is continuous and through written assignments and exams. All units are assessed and graded, and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Success on this course allows progression to degrees in:

• Architecture
• Surveying
• Project Management
• Construction Law
• Quantity Surveying
• Structural Engineering

Additional Information:
You will be required to purchase the recommended protective clothing necessary for this programme of study.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades

• A* = 8 points
• A = 7 points
• B = 6 points
• C = 5 points
• D = 4 points
• E = 3 points
• F = 2 points
• G = 1 point

(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 8 points
• Merit = 6 points
• Pass = 4 points

GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 14 points
• Merit = 12 points
• Pass = 10 points

Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)

• Distinction = 28 points
• Merit = 24 points
• Pass = 20 points

NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.