Full-Time Edexcel National Certificate Level 3 Qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering & Welsh Baccalaureate

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    (Wales)

  • Duration

    2 Years

This 2-year course is a Level 3 qualification aimed at providing progression to Higher National Certificate in Construction/Civil and/or Higher Education e.g. Degree in relevant programme. Alongside the National Certificate, you will also study the Welsh Baccalaureate, which is equivalent to 1 A level. Due to the structure of this course, on completion you will leave the College with 2.

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Start date

Parc Nantgarw, CF15 7QX

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About this course

For learners who have recently been in education, the profile is likely to be a BTEC First Diploma in Construction or 4 GCSEs at grade C or above. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include experience of paid and/or unpaid employment. You will undertake a formal interview and college devised initial assessment in literacy and numeracy.

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Course programme

Edexcel National Certificate Level 3 Qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering & Welsh BaccalaureateCourse Outline
This 2-year course is a Level 3 qualification aimed at providing progression to Higher National Certificate in Construction/Civil and/or Higher Education e.g. Degree in relevant programme. Alongside the National Certificate, you will also study the Welsh Baccalaureate, which is equivalent to 1 A level. Due to the structure of this course, on completion you will leave the College with 2 qualifications equivalent to 3 A-Levels, greatly enhancing your future opportunities.

Entry requirements
For learners who have recently been in education, the profile is likely to be a BTEC First Diploma in Construction or 4 GCSEs at grade C or above. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include experience of paid and/or unpaid employment. You will undertake a formal interview and college devised initial assessment in literacy and numeracy.

What will I study?
During Year 1 all students will study: Health, Safety & Welfare; Construction & the Environment; Construction Technology & Design; Construction Science & Materials; Construction Mathematics and Surveying Processes. During Year 2, Civil Engineering students will study: Structural Mechanics, Civil Engineering Construction, Highway Design & Maintenance and Graphical Detailing with Auto CAD. Construction Students will study: Building Technology, Building Surveying, Environmental Science, Organisation & Planning and Graphical Detailing with Auto CAD. For the Welsh Baccalaureate you will explore a wide range of areas including how Wales ?fits in? with Europe and the rest of the world, the health of the nation and how to be enterprising. You will also have the opportunity to study Key Skills at an appropriate level.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a programme of both practical and theory based assignments.

Career Opportunities & Progression
After successful completion of this course you could progress to a Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Construction/Civil Engineering or seek employment as a Technician in the Construction Industry.

Length
2 years

Attendance
Full-Time

Campus
Nantgarw

Full-Time Edexcel National Certificate Level 3 Qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering & Welsh Baccalaureate

Price on request