CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ADVANCED TECHNICAL AWARD LEVEL

Extended Diploma

Overview

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This course is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and will appeal to students wishing to develop construction technology skills and knowledge, transferable to future employment in the construction industry. This Advanced Technical Award will enable you to progress your career in the construction and built environment sector in jobs such as: Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Site Manager, Civil Engineer, Property Developer, Housing Manager, Facilities Manager, etc.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Applicants should normally hold the following:

• 15 points or greater at GCSE, consisting of at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or equivalent; OR

• BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points; OR

• NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area); OR

• Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, or entry in 2018, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level

• Applicants must have a GCSE profile which includes Mathematics Grade C or above

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 3 qualification. In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Attendance at Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (individual or group interviews) is advisable in the selection of candidates in all courses.

Armagh, Newry & Portadown

2 years full-time

Accredited by: Pearson BTEC

Further Education

What Will I Study?

Mandatory Modules

• Construction Principles

• Construction Design

• Tendering and Estimating

• Construction Technology

• Health and Safety in Construction

• Surveying in construction

• Graphical Detailing in Construction

• Building Regulations and Control in Construction

• Management of a Construction Project

You will also be required to study an additional 6 optional units.

How Will I Be Assessed?

You will study a total of 15 units which will be assessed through College devised internally assessment and externally devised assessments and exams.

Further Study

On successful completion of this course, you can go directly into employment at technician level in disciplines such as architectural design, planning, surveying or site management.

Alternatively, it is possible to proceed to higher education, such as a HNC/HND, Foundation Degree or Degree Programme in subjects such as architectural design, construction management or surveying.

70% of graduates from the Level 3 Advanced Technical Award progressed onto a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Digital Construction in 2022. Pending successful validation, the college is planning to widen this offer to include Higher Level Apprenticeships in Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering as well as a Level 6 Honours degree in Construction Engineering Management. These programmes can in turn lead to a professional career and membership of professional bodies such as CIAT, ICE, CIOB and RICS.

Careers

This Advanced Technical Award will enable you to progress your to a career in the construction and built environment sector in jobs such as: Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Building Surveyor, Project Manager, Site Manager, Civil Engineer, Property Developer, Housing Manager, Facilities Manager, etc.

Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk 028 3025 9684