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Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and Built Environment Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College – Part-time

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

Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and Built Environment Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, part-time during the day, over one year. That pace gives you room to balance study with other commitments. This level 3 btec construction and built environment course covers the technical knowledge and practical understanding behind how buildings are designed, built, and managed. You'll explore topics across the construction and built environment sector, from structural principles to project planning. It's a strong foundation if you're working toward a career in construction, surveying, or 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 construction technology and how buildings are designed and built.
  • You'll explore surveying and setting out, understanding how sites are measured and planned.
  • You'll learn about structural behaviour and how loads are managed in buildings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of construction materials and their properties.
  • You'll examine health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction projects.
  • You'll investigate sustainable construction methods and environmental considerations.
  • You'll build understanding of project management and how construction programmes are organised.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the centre, while Pearson Edexcel sets and marks the external assessments. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course alongside sitting formal exams.

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

  • Construction site supervisor, overseeing day-to-day site operations
  • Architectural technician, supporting building design and planning
  • Civil engineering technician, assisting on infrastructure projects
  • Quantity surveying assistant, helping to cost and manage budgets
  • Building surveyor assistant, inspecting and reporting on properties
  • Estimator, calculating costs for construction tenders
  • Site engineer, setting out and checking construction work on site

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment can lead to several next steps. A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction or Civil Engineering takes your knowledge to Level 4 or 5. Many learners also progress to a degree in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Civil Engineering. Apprenticeships such as the Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship are another route into the industry with on-the-job training.

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