Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Construction

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS To be advised
TOTAL FEE To be advised
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE To be advised
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approximately 50 for protective clothing and safety shoes.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You should hold one of the following:

Five GCSE's at grade C or above, including maths, a science , english or a subject involving the use of English (eg) History.
BTEC First Diploma / Certificate.
Intermediate GNVQ in a relevant subject at merit or distinction level.

All applicants will be invited to an interview with the tutor, allowing you to find out more and check that the course is the best option for you.

PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is for those interested in a career in professional design, administration or the supervisory side of the building industry, including civil engineering, architecture, surveying, estate management, quantity surveying and building surveying.

A BTEC National Diploma qualification is directly equivalent to three A-levels and offers a good opportunity for progression to Higher Education (HE) and employment.

Subjects studied will include:
Architectural drawings
Computer-aided design
construction technology
Land/Site surveying
Building surveying
Quantity surveying

Students will also have the opportunity to study City & Guilds qualifications in AutoCAD,Key skills in IT and application of Number and Communication in supplementary studies as an integral part of their course.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Many students progress to HE, enrolling on degrees in architecture, building management and design, surveying or civil engineering. Other students choose the BTEC HND route.

Employment at technical level, in a variety of occupations, within the construction industry is a route some past students have chosen.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Continuous assessment through work-related assignments plus end of unit examinations.
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Each year the course includes a one week residential surveying field trip.
Please note that this programme is offered subject to validation.