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

CostFREE
Duration72 weeks
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 Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, full-time during the day.

The course covers the maths and science behind construction. You'll study design, site surveying, building condition surveys, and cost calculation. Topics include reading and producing technical drawings, interpreting design information, and tracking costs against a budget. The course runs for 72 weeks.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Extended 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 interpret design information and ensure the construction works are positioned correctly
  • How to carry out surveys to assess the conditions of buildings
  • How to calculate the cost of construction works and maintain the progress against the budget
  • The specialist skills and knowledge related to construction and the built environment

Entry requirements

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

What you will learn

  • You'll apply the maths and science that underpin construction work.
  • You'll produce technical drawings and written specifications to communicate design ideas.
  • You'll carry out site surveys and produce accurate drawings and sections.
  • You'll interpret design information and position construction works correctly on site.
  • You'll assess the condition of buildings through structured surveys.
  • You'll calculate the cost of construction works and monitor progress against a budget.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Leeds College of Building. The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units, covering design, surveying, and construction technology. Practical tasks and project-based work form a large part of the assessment.

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, assesses and reports on the condition of buildings.
  • CAD technician, produces technical drawings using computer-aided design software.
  • Quantity surveyor, calculates costs and manages budgets for construction projects.
  • Construction manager, oversees teams and schedules on larger building projects.
  • Civil engineer, plans and delivers infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and drainage.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Construction and the Built Environment, a natural next step toward a degree-level role.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture, for those aiming at chartered status.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Construction, combining work and study for those moving into employment.

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