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Access to HE Construction and the Built Environment in Lambeth

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Construction and the Built Environment in Lambeth. Classes run at London South Bank Technical College, full-time over 34 weeks. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so it may be free for some learners and paid for others.

This Level 3 access to HE construction and the built environment course is designed for adults who want to move into higher education. You'll study construction technology, the built environment, mathematics, and the science behind engineering and design. The course builds the academic skills universities expect at degree level.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or a Merit or Distinction on a Level 2 Diploma. You finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Construction and Built Environment.

Who this course is for

Are you already working in an engineering role and are looking to up-skill? Have you past-experience of engineering and would like to return to education? Are you looking to increase your engineering specialisation or change your study direction? Would you like to advance to Higher Education but are worried that your level of qualifications is a barrier? If you answered yes to any of those questions, and are aged 19 or over, then we have the perfect course to help you achieve your goals.The Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Civil Engineering is a one-year qualification designed to give you a direct route into Higher Education. Whether that be to study for a Bachelors Degree, or a Higher National Diploma, in civil engineering, construction or architecture.On this course you will learn a range of practical and technical skills; develop your knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering; and receive a thorough overview of the built environment. You will study a number of topics essential to a career in the civil engineering sector, including construction technology, engineering materials, site and brief analysis, land surveys, sustainability, computer aided design (CAD), and health and safety.More than just industry-specific learning, the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma will also teach you educational skills and study tools, in order to further help you in your progression to Higher Education and university. These skills include report writing, research, essay writing, communication skills, word processing, and examination skills designed to help you prepare for, and succeed in, exam situations.

Entry requirements

5 GCSES at grade 9-4 including both. English Language/Literature and Maths or a Distinction/Merit on a level 2 Diploma will be required.

What you will learn

  • You'll study construction technology and how buildings are designed and built.
  • You'll explore the principles of civil and structural engineering.
  • You'll develop mathematical skills needed for degree-level study.
  • You'll examine environmental and sustainability issues in the built environment.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills for university.
  • You'll gain an understanding of quantity surveying and project costing principles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at London South Bank Technical College. The course is assessed through assignments and written work rather than formal exams. Each unit is graded, and your grades contribute to the overall Diploma result that universities use when considering your application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South Bank Technical College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction manager, overseeing projects on site from planning to completion.
  • Civil engineer, designing and managing roads, bridges, and infrastructure.
  • Quantity surveyor, managing costs and contracts on construction projects.
  • Building surveyor, assessing and advising on the condition of buildings.
  • Structural engineer, ensuring buildings and structures are safe and sound.
  • Project manager, coordinating teams and timelines across construction schemes.

What you could study next

  • BEng Civil Engineering, a degree that leads to roles in infrastructure and design.
  • BSc Construction Management, focused on running large-scale building projects.
  • BSc Quantity Surveying, the degree route for professional surveying careers.
  • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment, a shorter Level 4 option if you want to step into higher education gradually before committing to a full degree.
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