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Free BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Civil Engineering Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

You'll study topics like structural design, construction materials, surveying, and project planning. The course runs over one year. It covers the knowledge and skills that employers in civil engineering look for.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of structural engineering and how structures are designed.
  • You'll learn about construction materials and how they behave under different conditions.
  • You'll develop skills in surveying and measuring land and sites.
  • You'll explore project planning and how civil engineering projects are managed.
  • You'll understand health and safety on construction and engineering sites.
  • You'll apply maths and science to solve engineering problems.
  • You'll learn how to read and produce technical drawings and plans.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical assignments. The BTEC is assessed mainly through coursework and projects rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year. Some units may include written assessments. Full-time daytime attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College 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, oversees technical work on construction sites.
  • Structural engineering assistant, helps design and assess buildings and structures.
  • Highways technician, works on road design and maintenance projects.
  • Construction project coordinator, helps plan and manage building projects.
  • Surveying technician, measures and maps land for construction purposes.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Civil Engineering, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to deepen technical knowledge.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, combines university study with paid work in the sector.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, a strong route toward graduate-level roles.
  • Professional membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers, for those building a long-term engineering career.
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