CIVIL ENGINEERING Level 3 National Diploma

Level 3
Further Education
Portadown Campus
Pearson

Overview

This BTEC accredited programme is aimed at learners who are looking for a challenging career in the civil engineering industry. This two year, part-time course is designed for students who are currently working in the civil engineering industry and are being released by their employer one day a week to study.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Applicants should normally hold the following:

15 points or greater at GCSE, consisting of at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or equivalent; OR
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points; OR
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area); OR
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, or entry in 2018, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English language to an acceptable level to succeed on the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English language or literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Attendance at IPEAS or GPEAS may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams).

Students will cover a range of the following subjects:

Health, Safety and Welfare
Sustainable Construction
Construction Technology & Design
Science and Materials in Construction
Mathematics in Construction
Construction in Civil Engineering
Graphical Detailing
Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering
Public Health Engineering
Setting Out Processes
Structural Mechanics

Please note units may vary.

A variety of assessment methods are used on the course such as case studies, assignments, work-based assessments together with projects, performance observation and time-constrained assessments.

On completion of this course, learners may wish to further their studies by progressing to other Engineering courses at higher level.

On completion of this course, individuals will be able to pursue various career paths in the field of civil engineering. Some potential career options include:

Civil Engineer
Structural Engineer
Site Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer

Faculty of Building Technology & Engineering

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk 02830259684

Portadown Campus

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P2372PD
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

9.50
Hours Per Week

03/09/2024 09:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£1005
Total Full Fee Per Year

£618
Total Concessionary Fee

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£775

Exam/Awarding Body Fee

£230

Total Fee

£1005

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Concession Fee

£388

Total Fee

£618

Fees Payable Each Year **Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

1 Available Session

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