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Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and Built Environment Course in Ashford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment Course in Ashford. Classes run full-time at The John Wallis Church of England Academy over two years.

You'll study health, safety and welfare in construction. Sustainable construction is also covered. You then choose from optional units to shape your focus. Topics span the technical knowledge and practical skills employers in the sector look for. The course is broadly equivalent to one A Level.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate extends the specialist work-related focus and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the Construction and Built Environment sector. This BTEC Level 3 offers greater flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the optional units. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level.

You will study Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment as well as Sustainable Construction. You then have a choice of units to study that can include Construction Technology and Design, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Surveying, Building Service Control Systems, Building Services Science.

The qualification along with 'A' Levels will get you ready to enter the Construction industry as an apprentice Surveyor, Architect, Site Manager, Structural Engineer or one of 186 different career opportunities available in the construction industry. Alternatively you could go onto university to study one of these many careers at degree level.

Entry requirements

At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 4,4 or above in GCSE Combined Science, 4 or above in GCSE English, and 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics

What you will learn

  • You'll study health, safety and welfare in construction and the built environment.
  • You'll explore sustainable construction principles and practices.
  • You'll develop knowledge of construction materials and building methods.
  • You'll learn how buildings are designed, planned and managed.
  • You'll study the roles of professionals across the construction sector.
  • You'll choose optional units to focus on areas that interest you most.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internal coursework and externally set exams, depending on the unit. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions. Your teachers will guide you through each unit across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The John Wallis Church of England Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction manager, oversees projects on site from start to finish.
  • Quantity surveyor, manages costs and budgets across construction projects.
  • Building surveyor, assesses and advises on the condition of buildings.
  • Site supervisor, coordinates trades and workers on a construction site.
  • Architectural technician, supports the design and planning of buildings.
  • Civil engineering technician, works on infrastructure and public works projects.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Construction and the Built Environment, a natural next step toward professional roles.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying, for those aiming at chartered status.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Construction, combining work and study in a specific trade or technical role.

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