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BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Level 3

Course Description

The BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment qualification is for students who wish to pursue careers in the technical side of the construction industry.

Course Structure

his course is made up of 12 units: 6 core units and 6 specified specialist units which will be selected from the ones listed below, giving an overall general approach to the technical side of the construction industry.

 

Core Units:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Sustainable Construction
  • 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

 

Specialist Units:

  • Project Management in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Measuring, Estimating and Tendering Processes in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering
  • Building Surveying in Construction
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Design for Construction
  • Mechanical and Electrical Services in Construction
  • Building Regulations and Control in Construction
  • Property Law in Construction

Entry Requirements

  • A BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject
  • An Intermediate GNVQ in a technology subject.
  • At least four GCSEs at Grades A-C (to include Maths Science and English).
  • NVQ level 2/3 trade qualifications and appropriate work experience

Course Progression Routes

Successful completion of the Btec Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the built Environment will enable students to progress to HNC/HND programmes in Construction.

Course Career Prospects

Student not already in employment could progress into technical jobs in the construction industry such as Building Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Architectural Technician and Buyer/Estimator.

 

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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.

Specific Course Information Contact

Academy of Advanced Technologies Academic Administration – 01302 553663 or 01302 553880, e-mail technology.enquiries@don.ac.uk

How to Apply

Download Application Form

To apply for this course, click here to download an application form. Completed forms should be returned to Centralised Admissions, Learner Services, Doncaster College, FREEPOST RRBE CXT2 ZTGA, The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF.

 

After returning the form, you will be asked to attend an interview.


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