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Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and Built Environment Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Day or block release – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, part-time over two years on a day or block release basis.

The course covers construction maths and science, design principles, and how to communicate designs through drawings. You'll learn to carry out site surveys, assess building conditions, and calculate construction costs. You'll also learn to monitor work against a budget.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.

Who this course is for

  • The underpinning maths and science related to construction
  • The design of construction and how to communicate your design in drawings and specifications
  • How to carry out site surveys to produce drawings and sections
  • How to carry out site surveys to assess the conditions of buildings
  • How to calculate the cost of construction works and monitor the progress against the budget

Entry requirements

You will have successfully completed either a Level 2 BTEC Diploma (including mathematics at Merit or above) or a Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in a construction related area and/or 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English, mathematics and science.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply maths and science principles to construction problems.
  • You'll design construction projects and communicate them through drawings and specifications.
  • You'll carry out site surveys to produce accurate drawings and sections.
  • You'll assess the condition of buildings through site surveys.
  • You'll calculate the cost of construction works.
  • You'll monitor project progress against a budget.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Leeds College of Building. Learning is delivered through day or block release sessions. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and practical tasks linked to real construction topics. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assistant site manager, supports the running of construction projects on site.
  • Building surveyor, inspects and reports on the condition of buildings.
  • CAD technician, produces technical drawings using computer-aided design software.
  • Quantity surveyor, manages costs and budgets on construction projects.
  • Construction manager, oversees teams and schedules on building sites.
  • Civil engineer, plans and delivers infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Construction and the Built Environment, a natural next step toward degree-level study.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, for those aiming at chartered status.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in a construction trade, useful if you want to move into site-based practical work.

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