Full Time Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
BTEC
In Ballymena
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Ballymena (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
2 Years
Year 1 Building Construction Environmental Science Mathematics III Site Surveying CAD and the Built Environment IT Applications in Built Environment Building Services and Equipment Measurement Year 2 Industrial Placement Year 3 Building Construction Design Technology Tendering and Estimating Contract Administration Maintenance and Adaptation Economics of the Construction Industry Project
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About this course
Applicants must have National Diploma in Construction or Land Administration, or National Certificate in Building Studies or National Certificate/Diploma or GNVQ Advanced in an appropriate discipline, or 1 GCE A Level, together with passes in at least 4 subjects at GCSE level including Mathematics, English and Science. Mature candidates with relevant industrial experience will be considered on...
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Course programme
Duration
2 years, Full-time or 3 Years Full-time with industrial placement in Year 2
Awarding Body
Edexcel
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Construction or a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction, or National Certificate in Building Studies, or 1 GCE ‘A’ Level, together with passes in at least 4 subjects at GCSE level including Mathematics, English and Science. Mature candidates with relevant industrial experience will be considered on merit. Demand for this course is very high so early application is advised.
Course Content
Year 1
• Design Principles and Application for Construction
• Computer Aided Design for Construction
• Science and Materials for Construction
• Applied Mathematics for Construction
• Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction
• Building Services Design, Installation and Maintenance in Construction
• Site Surveying Procedures
• Construction Methods and Design Solutions
Year 2
• Industrial Placement (Optional)
Year 3
• Management Principles and Application for Construction
• Measuring, Tendering and Estimating for Construction
• Design Technology for Construction
• Project Management
• Production Management
• Building Control Procedures
• Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings
• Group Project
Course Aims
To provide the construction industry with higher level technicians who possess the necessary technical, managerial, analytical and personal skills to operate effectively as a team member in one of the Built Environment professions.
Special FeaturesIndustrial placement in Year 2 of the course (optional).
Assessment Methods50% assignment work 50% examination.
Achievements/QualificationsLevel 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
Progression RoutesDegree courses in the Built Environment or employment.
Full Time Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment