Full Time Construction & the Built Environment Diploma (Level 3)

Construction & the Built Environment Diploma (Level 3)
Department: CONSTRUCTION Subject area: Construction

Course Code: 2968-1/2 Course Level: 3
Campus/Location: Kiln Farm
Mode of study: FT Days of the week: Mon-Fri
Start Date: Sep 13 2010 End Date: Jul 20 2012
Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 6:00PM
Fees: This course is free if you are under 19. While we will not be able to confirm final fee rates until nearer your enrolment date, you may be eligible for a reduced fee rate if you are over 19.
Course Description:
**New Course**
The Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment introduces you to the world that we have created and is particularly relevant to students in the new city of Milton Keynes. It provides you with an understanding of land and materials, how the built environment affects people and communities, and what factors influence its development.

Course Content:
The Construction and the Built Environment Diploma covers a wide range of different industries such as:

• Construction
• Design and Architecture
• Planning and Environmental Issues
• Surveying
• Sustainability
• Facilities Management.

The Diploma has been developed by industry and education specialists to help you gain the right mix of skills and understanding. The range of topics you will study brings together these related industries, so that you will be able to understand how industries work.

Students taking a Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment will complete a series of compulsory and optional elements.

Assessment:
Students will be continually assessed throughout the course as well as assembling a portfolio of their work. They will be required to formally present their work and take part in workshops and presentations. There will be exams in English, Maths and IT, and students will also be required to work on a specialist project, which will involve a considerable amount of independent study.

Next Steps:
The Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment could be an ideal first step towards a range of rewarding careers in town planning and management, architecture, engineering, building services and geography to name but a few. However, it does not mean you have to pursue a career in these sectors. A Diploma will give you relevant and transferable skills that will be welcomed by colleges, universities and employers alike.

Duration: 1-2 years