Full Time 14-19 Level 1 Foundation Diploma in Construction & Built Environment

Foundation Diploma in Construction & Built Environment This course is for you if:

your aim is to...

Look at the introduction of the phases of the built environment life cycle.
Explore construction methods and techniques.
Explore the nature and extent of the built environment.
Explore the roles of individuals employed within the built environment.

Course Code: L71871

Timetable:
to be confirmed

Course Location: This course is available at Acton and Southall.

Course Duration (s): to be confirmed

Course Start Date (s): September 2009

Home EU Fee (per year): to be confirmed

International Non-EU Fee (per year): to be confirmed

Exam fee (per year): to be confirmed

Fee Information: The College charges a range of fees, primarily Home and Overseas. Under 19s assessed as Home, do not pay the course fees, we only charge a 20 enrolment fee which is refunded if you complete the course. Home students over 19 undertaking their First Full Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C) or their First Full Level 3 (equivalent to BTEC National or 2 ALevels) will be charged 20 enrolment fee plus any examination fees. For Home students over 19 receiving certain state benefits, the 20 enrolment is charged and not refundable. In all other instances, you will be charged the Home-EU or Overseas Fee.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grades D-G, or an Entry Level qualification.

You will also need to demonstrate a satisfactory performance on an initial assessment test and provide a recent reference.

About the course:
The diploma has real-world context, and is designed to be engaging and motivating. The Diploma is made up of Principle learning, generic learning and additional/specialist learning. The Principal Learning component provides learners with an overall appreciation right across the sector, including aspects such as: design; construction; valuation and use; job roles, craft and operative, technician and professional; together with the impact of the built environment on society, business and the environment.

Assessment:
There is a combination of internal and external assessments.

After the course:
You can progress onto Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Built environment and/or industry.