In year 1 you will gain an understanding of the underlying principles and practice of design and construction for low and medium rise buildings and structures.
You will examine the construction methods used in the construction of new buildings and their associated external works. As learners progress, they will 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.
4 GCSEs at grade B or above (including Maths and English or Welsh first Language).
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 will have a choice of progression routes: Entry to University degree programmes or 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.
