Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Ref:58762

What you will study

You will complete 12 units:-

* Sustainable Construction

* Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment

* Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering

* Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment

* Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment

* Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering
* Structural Mechanics in Construction and Civil Engineering
* Computer Aided Drafting and Design for Construction
* Further Mathematics in Construction, Civil Engineering and Building Services
* Construction in Civil Engineering
* Employment Framework in the Built Environment
* Highway Construction and Maintenance in Civil Engineering
* Public Health Engineering in Civil Engineering



How you will learn

The 12 units are delivered over two academic years which divide into four semesters. The units are delivered in a combination that allows the award of a qualification upon successful completion of the units covered in each semester.
The course is delivered in such a way that you will not study more than thee units at any one time. All units are delivered as a combination of formal and informal sessions, including practical and resource based learning activities with tutorial back up.



How you will be assessed

All units are assessed through assignment work completed throughout the academic year that will show how you applied the knowledge gained. Some of these assignments will be based around practical work carried out during the unit session. Assessments take the form of written reports/tasks, presentation work and practical work.



Entry Requirements

You are expected to hold a suitable Level 2 (equivalent) qualification or have suitable work experience.

Attendance

Various attendance patterns are available:

* Day release - typically one day per week over two academic years, with attendance being for 34 weeks in each year from early September to June. The day of attendance is expected to be Monday in Year 2 and Tuesday in Year 1.
* Evening only study with attendance on Monday and Tuesday evenings.