CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT L3 National Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Portadown Campus
Pearson

Overview

The Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering is a comprehensive and practical programme designed to provide aspiring civil engineers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the construction and infrastructure industry. This course offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in the field of civil engineering to develop their technical expertise and gain practical experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining civil engineering projects.

This course is perfect for those who are employed or seeking employment as a technician in civil engineering and who want to obtain a national qualification to enhance their career prospects or progress to higher education. This course is equivalent to two A-Levels.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in a wide range of activities, including surveying, structural analysis, project planning, site management, and infrastructure design. They will learn about civil engineering principles, construction methods, materials, and technologies. The programme covers various aspects of civil engineering, including roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, drainage systems, and geotechnical engineering.

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 to include English and Maths at C or above; 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.

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:

- Construction Principles
- Construction Design
- Construction Technology
- Health and Safety in Construction
- Site Engineering for Construction
- Further Mathematics for Construction
- Construction in Civil Engineering
- Surveying in Construction
- Highway Construction & Maintenance

Students will also be required to study two optional units.

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 successful completion of this course, students can progress to higher education in related subjects such as Construction or Engineering, which are offered at SRC.

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 National Diploma Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, apprentices will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a rewarding career as civil engineering technicians. Graduates may choose to work for consulting firms, construction companies, government agencies, or become self-employed civil engineering professionals.