Course Overview
This course covers a broad range of technical construction disciplines ensuring you’re equipped to find your preferred career route.
You want a career in the technical construction industry disciplines.
…You are good at working as part of a team
…You are interested in the theory behind construction and the design of the built environment
Whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge of the industry, you will prepare yourself for a potential career in a range of roles including, but not exclusive to, civil engineering, building services engineering, design/architecture and construction supervision/management.
Coleg Gwent Work Based Learning Apprenticeships are available, and this will also form a natural progression for those apprentices that have already achieved a trade based NVQ.
If you are interested in following a professional career in construction, this is a good progression course for you. The course may include planning, sustainability, designing and working as part of a site or office team. You’ll study core units and optional units, including:
construction principles • construction design • health and safety in construction • construction technology • provision of primary services in buildings • building services science.
You’ll be involved in ongoing inter-profession projects and practical onsite activities, including topographical and linear surveying, computer aided design (CAD) and graphical drawing techniques.
You’ll be assessed through coursework, which will include written and practical activities. Upon completion, you’ll achieve:
- Level 3 Construction
- Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of industry
- Skills Activities
- English and Maths
Successful completion of the Year 1 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to progress to the second year and complete the full Extended Diploma. From there, progression routes include:
- Foundation Degree/HNC/HND or a full degree course
- Higher level Apprenticeships
You’ll need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and English/Welsh First Language; or an appropriate Level 2 Diploma qualification at Merit grade and GCSE Maths and English/Welsh First Language at C grade
All costs are under review and subject to change.
