This BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment course aims to provide an understanding of the construction industry including health and safety, maths, science and materials, estimating and surveying.
This is a 16-18 year study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left. It is equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
This course will enable you to progress your career in the construction and built environment sector in jobs such as architecture, quantity surveying, building surveying, civil engineering, construction management and building services engineering. Many of these jobs combine office based activities with on-site visits to projects and building sites.
Our study programmes include a vocational course, English and maths, work experience and employability skills.
Students also have the opportunity to take part in sport and enrichment activities alongside their course.
You can easily transfer from a study programme onto an apprenticeship course if you secure employment in the industry.
On this BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment course you will study:
The underpinning mathematics and science related to construction,
The design of construction and how to communicate your design in drawings and specifications
How to carry out site surveys to produce drawings and sections
How to interpret design information and ensure the construction works are positioned correctly
How to carry out surveys to assess the conditions of buildings
How to calculate the cost of construction works and maintain the progress against the budget
No matter what level you are currently working at, you will continue learning English and maths throughout your course.
Entry requirements
This qualification requires 4 GCSEs, including English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above, plus one other subject at grade 4 and above.
If you’re interested in this course but don’t have these grades, please still get in touch as we can offer you support to achieve Maths and English qualifications.
If you do not meet the entry requirements you could study a Level 2 BTEC course.
To speak with an adviser, please call 0113 222 6002.
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