Useful Information
Mode of Study: Part time (two years) |
Level: Level 4 |
Start Date: September |
Awarding body: Pearson |
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Course Overview
This course is designed for those who have experience of
working in construction and looking to enhance their career prospects in the
industry. This programme will develop your understanding of current health,
safety, and welfare legislation and you will develop the skills to undertake
risk assessments.
You will also learn the techniques of how site investigation
and evaluation can influence the design, construction, and maintenance of
buildings and their substructures. We will provide opportunities for you to
develop your skills in using analytical methods and statistics to solve problems
as well as an understanding of the properties and structural behaviour of
construction materials. You will also discover how market forces and government
policies influence the construction industry.
This course is a practitioner (skills-based) programme based
on core areas that analyse building energy requirements in terms of the external
environment and internal space and the effect of this built environment on
energy resources. It considers the principles and analysis of associated
building engineering systems, leading to the understanding of control,
simulation, and modelling techniques.
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Course Highlights
Our fully qualified and professional staff are all
experienced construction practitioners, having worked as site operatives, site
managers, and quantity surveyors. Our links with employers and the ways in which
we incorporate this into your learning, with employers attending our popular
employability events, is a key distinguishing feature of the College.
We offer competitive tuition fee option for Higher National
courses. Please enquire with Admissions for the latest fees. Typically, our part
time fees are less than £2,800 per year. We offer a payment plan for students
who would like to spread the costs of their fees over the duration of the
academic year.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Upon successful completion, students can progress to the
Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Construction Management. The HNC is a
industry recognised qualification allowing you excellent career opportunities
within the construction and build environment sector.
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Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of coursework,
assignments and assessment will vary from unit to unit. You will also be
required to undertake some group and project work. You will learn hands-on
skills such as drawing, setting out and measuring and learn to use software such
as AutoCAD and MS Project.
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Entry Requirements
One or more of the following:
- Level 3 qualification in Construction and the Built
Environment (or a related subject).
- GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong
performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE
subject; this profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or
9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an
approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the
above
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