Course description
Construction and the Built Environment
This certificate is awarded by Pearson.
Build up your technical construction skills and gain an industry-recognised qualification with this program.
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Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Year one develops the underpinning knowledge and skills of construction through units such as Construction Technology and Construction Practice and Management. Students will explore different types of construction activity, develop a vocabulary of construction terminology and understand the underlying principles in people and project management. Year two focuses on advanced principles including Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out and Tender and Procurement. Providing a well rounded education that provides essential skill with management qualities. All students will also complete their own Independent Project, many of whom choose to complete within their own work environment to the benefit of their employers.
Each module carries equal weighting of 15 credits. Students complete a total of 120 credits. Your overall grade for the certificate is based on grades obtained for all modules taken.
Year 1
- Construction Practice and Management
- Science and Materials
- Construction Technology
- Legal and Statutory Responsibilities
Year 2
- Construction information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
- Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out
- Individual Project- Tender and Procurement
Course delivery details
This course is ideal for a day release from an employer and mature students looking to refocus their careers.
The units are delivered through a variety of techniques to suit different learning styles. You will be supported by a dedicated team to achieve through group work, pair activities, action research, discussions, presentations and build projects. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, online learning and practical sessions. You will have the opportunity to implement your own building and design within several of the modules which count towards your overall assessment for the module.
Online learning is designed to facilitate your own learning and provide a platform to gain knowledge at your own pace, alongside your scheduled lectures.
Class sizes are usually around 17 students providing the opportunity of full interaction and discussion between the group.
Tutorial and seminars: In addition to your taught lectures are timetabled tutorial sessions. These sessions are a combination of taught tutorial time, focusing on the progression of your academic and employability skills, one to one tutorials with your tutor, and a series of seminars and guest speakers to aid your learning and introduce you to new and exciting concepts within your field of study.
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