In year 1 Learners follow common programme. You will gain an understanding of the underlying principles and practice of design and construction for low and medium rise buildings and structures.
In addition, you will examine the construction methods used in the construction of new buildings and their associated external works. In year 2 learners investigate different career pathways for example, Architectural design, Quantity surveying, Site Management, Land Surveying, Civil engineering and Engineering surveying. Emphasis is placed on you gaining academic and employability skills: such as research skills, teamwork and presentation skills which play an important part of the course.
You will need 4 GCSEs at grades A*- B including English and Maths. You will also undertake a formal interview and college devised initial assessment in literacy and numeracy.
Four years plus of industry experience may be taken into consideration during the interview.
Learners will complete a range of practical tasks, written assignments and examinations. Each module is graded with an overall Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Depending on your overall grades you will have a choice of progression routes: Entry to University degree programmes or a degree apprenticeship.
Learners should purchase a memory stick for use during the course as well as some drawing equipment that will be detailed during enrolment. In addition, the purchase of steel toe capped boots and a course textbook is required for this course.
