Full Time Level 3 (Advanced) Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Level 3 (Advanced) Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Course Details

The Diploma provides a flexible and balanced curriculum which will enable students to gain a real understanding of the construction industry. You will have the opportunity to experience different styles of learning in different environments with an emphasis on practical learning. Employers will be involved to provide up to date projects, mentoring and work related experience. There are several elements to the Diploma qualification: - Principal learning - Additional and specialist learning - Functional skills in English, Maths and ICT - Personal, learning and thinking skills - Work experience - Student projects The Principal learning in all levels of Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment focus on three main themes: Design the built environment: You'll develop an understanding of the extent and significance of the built environment and what shapes, develops and influences it. You could, for example, produce a report about urban design, where you include proposals and strategies for improving infrastructure and transport services in your area. This will involve explaining regulatory requirements and other legislation that is part of the planning process. Create the built environment: You'll gain great insight into the different construction and built environment industries. You could, for example, do site visits to construction sites, prefabrication plants, architects' studios, local authority planning offices and transport departments. Value and use the built environment: You'll learn how site developments affect the communities that use them. You could, for example, do surveys and opinion polls to see what the public think of a development. How will I be Assessed? Principal learning assessment is carried out through coursework which is internally and at least one of the units is externally assessed by the awarding body. The project unit is coursework based and marked by the college. Functional skills are assessed by 3 one hour exams which will include multiple choice questions. Additional learning will be assessed depending on which course you will follow.

Qualifications required:
For entry requirements, please contact the College to discuss the options.

Course length:
2 years

Venue:
Queen's Gardens

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
TBA

Additional info:
It is important to remember that there are 10 days work experience attached to the Diploma, there will be a cost implication in the form of protective equipment such as overalls and steel toe capped footwear, all other forms of PPE will be provided. There will also be a cost implication in relation to stationery requirements, it is envisaged you will have access to the college learning resource centre, where electronic and paper based learning materials are readily available for you during the qualification. There will also be a cost implication to cover educational visits where applicable. This course will be taught by a combination of experts in the industry across the city from College, business and work based learning training providers. To pass the diploma you must pass all the principle learning, the project, functional skills and additional learning. If you require further information please feel free to contact the College or contact your Connexions advisor.

Progression:
A Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment will give you the skills you need for either university or work, and is a first step towards a career in the sector.
It could lead you to a university degree in construction management, building services engineering, housing practice, planning or architecture.
Or it could help you begin a career as a building services contractor, construction worker, electrician, engineer, urban planner, property developer, estate agent, restorer of old buildings or architect.
However, the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment doesn't mean you have to opt for a career in this sector. Because a Diploma teaches a mix of subjects, it will give you the skills that will be welcomed by colleges, universities and employers, no matter what you choose to do.

Session times:
TBA

Days running:
TBA