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

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

Free BTEC Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the key areas of the construction industry. You'll study building technology, design, surveying, and project management. It takes one year to complete.

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

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 explore how buildings are designed and constructed.
  • You'll study the principles of structural engineering and building technology.
  • You'll learn about quantity surveying and how costs are managed on construction projects.
  • You'll develop knowledge of building regulations and planning processes.
  • You'll understand sustainability and environmental considerations in construction.
  • You'll gain an overview of project management in the built environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Sheffield College. The BTEC format uses assignments and project work rather than traditional exams. You'll complete units assessed through written reports, presentations, and practical tasks. Some units may include externally set assessments set by Pearson Edexcel.

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 manager, oversees projects from planning through to completion.
  • Quantity surveyor, manages budgets and costs on construction sites.
  • Building surveyor, inspects and advises on the condition of buildings.
  • Site supervisor, coordinates day-to-day work on a construction project.
  • Architectural technician, supports the design and planning of buildings.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, for a broader qualification at the same level.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction, a higher-level route into professional roles.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying, for those aiming at chartered status.
  • Apprenticeship in Construction Management or Surveying, to earn while you learn.
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