Construction and Built Environment Diploma Level 3 EDEXCEL BTEC

Subject : Engineering | Course Code 9005116 | Print Version

Course Overview

The BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Construction and Built Environment will help provide students with an understanding of the important skills, techniques and attitudes needed to begin professional work or to move on to further study.

Start Date Duration Venue
September 2011 1 year West Lancashire Construction Academy

Who The Course is for

Course Content

You will study the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment and Functional Skills.

Students will study units which may include:
> Environment
> Construction and the Environment
> Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment
> Science and Materials in Construction and the Built
Environment
> Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering
> Building Technology in Construction
> Planning, Organisation and Control of Resources in
> Construction and the Built Environment
> Measuring, Estimating and Tendering Processes in
Construction and the Built Environment
> Building Regulations and Control for Construction

All elements are assessed and must meet the standard.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, (one of which must be English, maths, and also science or a First Diploma at a merit in a related subject. Candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course. We are interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to succeed.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

All units are assessed by internally set assignments.

Qualifications Gained

BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
Functional Skills

Progression Opportunities

Employment or Higher Education.

Career Opportunities

With further study successful students may gain employment in areas such as Civil Engineering Technician, Construction Supervisor/Manager,
Engineering Construction Technician
within the construction industry or access Higher Education.

Course Costs

If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*

If you are 19 or over please call 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact the Learner Zone (see contact details below) who can offer advice and guidance and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.