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Free BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering Course in Swindon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering Course in Swindon. Classes run at New College Swindon North Star Campus, full-time over two years.

You'll study structural engineering, construction materials, surveying, and project management. The course also covers mathematics for engineers, design principles, and health and safety on site. It gives you the depth you need to move into a civil engineering career or go on to a degree.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Who this course is for

Anyone

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of structural engineering and how structures carry loads.
  • You'll explore construction materials and how they're selected and tested.
  • You'll learn surveying techniques used on civil engineering projects.
  • You'll apply mathematics and science to engineering problems.
  • You'll develop skills in design and technical drawing.
  • You'll cover project management and how civil engineering projects are planned.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and sustainability in construction.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical work, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and projects rather than exams. Some units include written assignments, and others involve practical tasks and presentations. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Civil engineering technician, supports engineers on infrastructure and construction projects.
  • Site engineer, manages setting out and quality checks on construction sites.
  • Highways technician, works on road design and maintenance schemes.
  • Structural technician, assists with the design and inspection of structures.
  • Construction project coordinator, helps plan and run civil engineering projects.
  • Quantity surveying assistant, works on costs and contracts for construction work.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Civil Engineering, the natural next step after a Level 3 BTEC civil engineering qualification and the route to becoming a chartered engineer.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, a shorter higher-level option if you want to specialise before committing to a full degree.
  • A civil engineering degree apprenticeship, combining work and study at degree level.
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