Lewisham College has all the facilities you'll need to succeed at Building Studies
Learning Centre
A wide range of books, periodicals and audio-visual material are
available in the Learning centre covering construction technology,
science, materials, building surveying, land surveying,
mathematics, law, design, health & safety, management and
building services.
Computer stations can be reserved for Internet research and
coursework projects. A number of these have AutoCad 2008 installed.
Photocopying facilities are on hand for student use.
Computer Aided Design Studios
Has recently updated computers with AutoCad 2008 installed, and
A4/A3 printers/plotters.
Drawing Office
A2 drawing boards are provided for building up and practising of
manual drafting skills.
Land Surveying
A range of theodolites, total stations, surveyors levels and
ancillary equipment are held for use in linear and height surveys,
setting out of buildings and taking of angular measurements.
What can I do next?
Work in the Industry
Students studying courses including the National
Certificate/National Diploma in Construction and Higher National
Certificate in Building Surveying have a good track record of
success in the industry. All Building studies courses prepare
students for work as Surveyors, Architects, Site Managers, Civil
Engineers and Building Control Officers.
Run your Own Company
Previous students are now running their own successful
construction companies, working for leading architects, or have
become trainee surveyors.
Go on to a Degree Course
Many students progress onto Degree courses in Building
Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management,
Architecture and Civil Engineering.