Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Mandatory Units include:

• Construction Principles (External Assessment)
• Construction Design (External Assessment)
• Tendering and Estimating (External Assessment)
• Construction Technology
• Health & Safety in Construction
• Surveying in Construction
• Graphical Detailing
• Building Regulations and control in Construction
• Management of a Construction Project
• Plus a further 6 optional units (Optional units are subject to change dependant on industrial need)

That this course can help you succeed in a highly competitive job market by developing your skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.

The course is delivered by industry professionals.

Industry relevant software and equipment is used for the delivery of the programme including Adobe Photoshop, Trimble Sketch Up Pro, Autodesk AutoCAD and REVIT (BIM).

Additional enrichment included site visits, guest speakers, work placement opportunities, practical activities and CSR Training.

Progression routes if you successfully complete this course, can lead to:

• Higher Education e.g. HNC/HND or Degree.
• Other FE Programmes
• Employment 

All applications are subject to interview and should satisfy the general entry requirements as indicated below:

• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics and English (or equivalent); or
• Level 2 Diploma: or
• relevant industrial experience; or
• another qualification deemed to be appropriate by the admissions tutor    

Assessment 

There are 3 externally assessed units and 12 internally assessed units. Students are assessed using a range of different assessment methods. These include coursework, industry-based projects, laboratory sessions and reports, portfolios, written reports and oral presentations. These all allow the student to demonstrate understanding of the subject areas.