Free BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, one day a week over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec civil engineering qualification is designed for people working in the civil engineering industry and released by their employer to study. You'll cover Construction Principles, Construction Design, Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Site Engineering, and Further Mathematics for Construction. Field trips and site visits are part of the programme, alongside lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
Who this course is for
Our BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering Diploma is an engaging programme aimed at students who are looking for a challenging career in the Civil Engineering industry. This is a part-time course (one day a week) which runs for two years. The course is designed for students who are working in the Civil Engineering industry and are being released by their employer one day a week to study. The course contains two units which are externally assessed - Construction Principles and Construction Design. Additional units include Health and Safety in construction, Construction technology, Site Engineering for Construction, Further Mathematics for Construction and Construction in Civil Engineering. In addition, other optional units have been selected to meet the needs of employers. The course is delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, site visits, field trips and guest speakers. For further information, please contact Dr Lynn Borthwick [email protected].
Entry requirements
For learners who have recently been in education the entry requirements are as follows:5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths, English and Science. If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email [email protected] or call 0151 252 3607.
What you will learn
You'll study construction principles and how they apply to civil engineering projects.
You'll explore construction design, including how structures are planned and specified.
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
You'll develop knowledge of construction technology and materials.
You'll cover site engineering for construction, including surveying and setting out.
You'll build further mathematics skills applied to construction problems.
You'll gain insight into civil engineering workplaces through site visits and field trips.
How you will learn
You'll learn through lectures, seminars, and tutorials at the college, one day a week. Two units, Construction Principles and Construction Design, are externally assessed. The remaining units are assessed through coursework and assignments. Site visits and field trips are built into the programme. Guest speakers from the industry contribute to the learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Civil engineering technician: support engineers on infrastructure projects
Site engineer: set out and oversee construction works on site
Construction technician: assist with planning and technical drawings
Highways technician: work on road and transport infrastructure
Structural technician: support structural design and inspection work
Quantity surveying assistant: help manage costs on civil engineering contracts
What you could study next
HNC in Civil Engineering (Level 4): the next step toward professional technician status, recognised by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and similar bodies.
HND in Civil Engineering (Level 5): a two-year higher qualification that can lead directly into a degree top-up.
BEng Civil Engineering (Level 6): a full honours degree for those aiming toward chartered engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
