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

Course fees

Administration Fee: £10.00

Course Fee: £20.00

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

Start date

5 January 2026

End date

16 March 2026

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Maps & directions

£: This course is free for unemployed 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

CPCC3P06AA

L3

Qualification

Civil Engineering (Introduction)

£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.