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Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and Built Environment Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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 during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll study the maths and science behind construction. You'll also learn how to design buildings and communicate designs through drawings and specifications. There's specialist content in civil engineering or building services engineering too. You'll choose a pathway that suits your career goals.

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

Who this course is for

What's it all about?

Building services engineers are responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of systems in new and exisitng buildings, such as heating, lighting, water supplies, plumbing, control systems and fire, security and alarm systems.

What skills and qualities do I need?

An analytical, methodical and accurate approach to your work

Good organisational skills

The ability to work well in a team

Entry requirements

You will have successfully completed 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 to construction problems.
  • You'll learn how buildings are designed and planned.
  • You'll produce drawings and written specifications to communicate designs.
  • You'll study civil engineering principles and techniques.
  • You'll explore building services engineering concepts.
  • You'll develop specialist knowledge in your chosen construction pathway.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Leeds College of Building. The course uses a mix of assignments, projects, and practical tasks. Your work is assessed through coursework rather than exams. Each unit builds on the last, so you develop knowledge steadily across the 36 weeks.

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 day-to-day running of construction projects.
  • Building surveyor, assesses and reports on the condition of buildings.
  • CAD technician, produces technical drawings using computer software.
  • Quantity surveyor, manages costs and budgets on construction projects.
  • Civil engineer, plans and oversees infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
  • Construction manager, leads teams and coordinates work on site.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Construction and the Built Environment, a natural next step toward professional roles.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Construction Management, for those moving into site or project management.
  • Degree apprenticeship in Civil or Structural Engineering, combining work and study at degree level.

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