Construction & the Built Environment
Entry Requirements
- Start at Level 3 if you have 4 GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and Maths - or a 14-19 Higher Diploma or relevant Level 2 qualification
- Start at Level 2 if you have 4 GCSEs at grade D or above including English and Maths - or a 14-19 Foundation Diploma or relevant Level 1 qualification with a Merit profile
- Start at Level 1 if you do not have the above qualifications. A reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy (which will be assessed at interview) and an appropriate reference will be required.
About this Course
This covers all you need to know about construction and the built environment at the level you're studying. You'll learn how the sector works and what skills you need to be in it, plus the tools and techniques that are used. You'll look at all the stages of a building project, and see what factors can influence them - like community involvement, environmental issues, time, cost, planning, materials, design and much more.
You'll still do English, Maths and ICT as part of your Diploma course. You'll get to do at least 10 days' work experience. It might be with a local building firm, painter and decorator, or a town planning office. You could spend time with a larger organisation, like a building services contractor, or an architect's practice to see how building plans are drawn up.
After this Course
| After 1 year at Level 1 |
you can achieve a 14-19 Foundation Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment |
This means you can apply for Level 2. You may also be able to progress to a practical course in a specific trade. |
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| After 1 year at Level 2 |
you can achieve a 14-19 Higher Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment |
This means you can apply for Level 3. |
| After 1 year at Level 3 |
you can achieve a 14-19 Progression Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment |
This is equivalent to 2 A Levels. Some students will seek employment but most will apply for the Advanced Diploma course (below). |
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After 2 years at Level 3 |
you can achieve a 14-19 Advanced Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment |
This is equivalent to 3.5 A Levels. This means you can apply for university level courses or seek employment. |
Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:
Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU
Click here for more information about how to apply and to download an application form
Further Details
If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College please contact 0845 155 60 60