About this course
This course is aimed to give students an introduction into Civil Engineering. Civil Engineering is everything that has been built around us, including; roads, railways, schools, retail stores and much more. Civil engineers design, create, and connect the world around us.
What you will study
The topics covered on this course will include:
- Surveying and Levelling
- Building, Planning and Construction
- Basic structural mechanics
- Drawing and design
Entry requirements
No experience in construction is required, we will gauge your enthusiasm and commitment at interview stage
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
Facilities
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.
Students can progress onto a L3 Construction and Built Environment course or an HNC in Civil Engineering depending on their previous experience and qualifications.