Construction & Built Environment - Extended Certificate

L3 Level 3
Part Time
2 September 2024 — 9 May 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

Looking to pursue a career in the construction industry? You've come to the right place! Our Construction and the Built Environment is an ideal course for those students keen to pursue a career as an Architect, Building Surveyor, Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or follow any other professional career pathway in the sector. The construction industry covers a wide range of employment opportunities, and this programme will allow you to gain the fundamental knowledge required for entry into the sector. You will also obtain a recognised qualification, which will act as a springboard into higher education.

What you will study

There are 4 modules of study on this course:

  • Unit 1 - Construction Principles
  • Unit 2 - Construction Design
  • Unit 4 - Construction Technology
  • Unit 5 - Health and Safety

The programme will be taught using a combination of one-line and face to face lectures, guest speakers and tutorials. The programme will be assessed using a combination of assignments, practical assessment and examinations.

On completion of the Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment, learners can progress onto one of our HNC L4 Construction and built environment pathways.

Learners would benefit from access and a use of a laptop.

Additionally, learners are required to have their own safety boots before starting the course. The boots can be bought from any retailer.

Course fee per year

Exam Fee: £59.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's Grades A* - C. Students are required to purchase their own safety boots.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

2 September 2024

End date

9 May 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

10 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
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£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

CPCC3P25
L3

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment

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Career prospects & further study

£30,000

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

On completion of the Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment, suitable learners can progress onto one of our HNC L4 pathways in one of the following;

- Construction management

- Quantity surveying

- Civil engineering

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Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

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