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FdSc Cement Technology

NVQ

Online

£ 3,910 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 5

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Developed in partnership with industry experts and organisations, it is a globally recognised competence qualification developed specifically for the sector.
It provides the ideal platform for your career development.
It's a flexible and cost effective way to study which fits around your work commitments.
You'll develop the work based skills and knowledge you need to become a successful cement technologist or manager in the cement industry.
The minerals sector, which includes quarrying, surface mining, concrete, cement and related manufacturing industries, is vital to the world economy. In the UK it's worth over £9 billion each year and employs some 70,000 people in a variety of roles (Mineral Products Association, 2012). Jobs exist at many concrete manufacturing sites across the country, as well as marine wharves, mineral extraction sites and aggregate recycling operations.

If you're already employed in the cement industry, or have an interest in it, this programme will enable you to gain an internationally recognised academic qualification. It reflects UK and EU standards and best practice, and will help you if you're aiming to become a technologist or operational manager and wish to acquire professional status.

About this course

If you have experience in the concrete industry, as well as positive support from your employer, we will welcome your application.

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Subjects

  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Products
  • Products Technology
  • Technology Industry
  • Skills
  • Awareness
  • Engineering
  • Cons Product Tech
  • Industry Technology

Course programme

Subject modules- Extractives Pathway

Year one
  • Introduction to the Mineral Products Technology Industry - 40 credits at Level 4
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills - 20 credits at Level 4
  • Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness Gained in the Mineral Products Technology Industry - 60 credits at Level 4

Completing the above will equal a Certificate in Higher Education - 120 credits at Level 4

Year two
  • Cons Product Tech - 4ZZCBK - 20 credits
  • Engineering 2 - 4ZZCBM - 20 credits
  • Industry Technology - 4ZZCBO - 20 credits

Optional modules:

  • Health Safety and Environmental Awareness - 4ZZCAG - 60 credits
  • First Line Supervisory Management - 5ZZBAX - 20 credits
Year three
  • Minerals Management - 20 credits at Level 5
  • Blasting Operations - 20 credits Level 5
  • Work-based study - 20 credits at Level 5
  • Mineral Processing - 20 credits at Level 5

Additional information

International students Fee - 

Year 1 £3,165
Year 2 £4,025
Year 3 £4,880


FdSc Cement Technology

£ 3,910 VAT inc.