Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

This course is ideal if you are wanting to pursue a career as a Civil Engineer in the Construction Industry.


Course Code: P10835
Campus: Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Construction Studies
Course Overview

This Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels.

Mandatory Modules will be:

  • Construction Principles
  • Construction Design
  • Construction Technology
  • Health & Safety
  • Site Engineering for Construction
  • Further Mathematics
  • Construction in Civil Engineering 

Optional Units may include:

  • Surveying in Construction
  • Graphical Detailing
  • Management of a Construction Project 

You will also work towards a Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve your employability.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy or ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English or Maths or ICT.

4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or a Level 2 construction related qualification.

You are wanting to pursue a career as a Civil Engineer in the Construction Industry.

about Structural analysis, Measurement techniques, Civil Engineering Construction, Surveying, Construction Technology and many more.

our Industry Standard facilities with the most up to date equipment for carrying out Building Surveying, construction drawings etc. You will also the opportunity to go on Site visits with our industry trained lecturers.

to Level 3 Extended Diploma routes for Civil Engineering or Higher level HNC/D programmes in Construction.

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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