Construction and the Built Environment L3 National Extended Certificate

  • £1,011. Extra fees may apply (eg registration/text books)

  • 33 weeks, 1 day per week, 9 am – 4.30 pm

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This is an ideal course if you are looking to become an architect, building surveyor, construction manager, civil engineer, quantity surveyor or any other professional or technician career pathway within the construction sector.

Construction is an important global industry offering a diverse range of career pathways in civil engineering, building services engineering, design/architecture and construction supervision/management. In the UK, qualified construction technicians, managers and professionals are highly sought after, with a growing demand for professionals to plan, lead and manage low-carbon and sustainable building projects in an efficient, cost-effective way.

Subject areas in Year 1 include:

  • Construction Principles
  • Construction Design
  • Construction Technology
  • Health and Safety in Construction
In Year 2, students can follow either a Civil Engineering or a Building Services Engineering pathway.

The course is assessed through a combination of coursework activities (both individual and group exercises), practical work assignments, exams and case studies. All units are assessed and graded, with an overall grade awarded for the qualification.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted, including a Merit at Level 2.

Progress to the Level 3 Diploma which will enable further study at higher education to enhance work opportunities as an architect, building surveyor, construction manager, civil engineer, quantity surveyor or any other professional or technician career pathway within the construction sector.

Construction is a wide-ranging profession with many disciplines in the industry. This course offers an insight into the construction industry ranging from the initial planning stage through the design and building process of housing, industrial and commercial buildings.

Subject areas include:

  • Construction technology and design
  • Science and materials in construction
  • Maths in construction
  • Surveying in construction
  • Health, safety and welfare in construction
  • Sustainable construction

The course is assessed through a combination of coursework activities (both individual and group exercises), practical work assignments and case studies. All units are assessed and graded, with an overall grade awarded for the qualification.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted, including a Merit at Level 2.

Progress to the Level 3 Diploma which will enable further study at higher education to enhance work opportunities as an architect, building surveyor, construction manager, civil engineer, quantity surveyor or any other professional or technician career pathway within the construction sector.

Pencoed Campus, Pencoed, CF35 5LG

This campus is home to an extensive range of subject areas: Land-based, Construction, Sport and Public Services along with our brand new state-of-the-art STEAM Academy for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.

The campus has great facilities such as a 3G sports pitch, modern equine areas, sports hall and conditioning gym. Located on the outskirts of the village of Pencoed, this campus also offers local amenities and transport links within easy reach.

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