Course at a glance
- Hours: 7.5 hours per week, 2 years
- Next start date(s): September
- Course Location: Deptford Campus
- Who's it for: School leavers
16-18, Adults Learners 19+
Is this course for me?
This course involves attending College for one day per week
for one year.
What will I study?
The course covers Construction Technology & Materials,
Construction Technology & Environmental Design, Building Law
& Contract Administration, Computer Aided Design, Project
Evaluation & Design, Assessment & Management of Risk,
Building Conversion & Adaptation, Management Principles,
Building Design & Maintenance and Group Project. If you are
working in the Construction Industry and wish to extend your
knowledge to a higher technical level, this course forms a sound
basis of study.
What can I do next?
This can lead to a part-time degree one day a week for three
years or a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) course.
This can lead to employment in:
- Building surveying
- Quantity surveying
- Building control
- Building management
- Architecture
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to attend the College for an interview and a
short Literacy/Numeracy test. We would expect that you have a BTEC
National Certificate/Diploma in Construction, GNVQ Advanced In
Construction & Built Environment, 'A' levels or a degree (any
subject). However, do not be put off by this as we also take into
account other qualifications and experience.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by coursework and examination. Students also meet
regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss
progress.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
This course is a Part Time Higher Education course and
therefore may be eligible for funding through Student
Finance England. For further information about help with your
course costs please visit our financial support page.
Course fee: £740 Exam fee:
£180 Registration fee: £30
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.