BTEC NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: CONSTRUCTION
Level: 3
Location: Bordesley Green Campus
Times:PT
Duration: 2 years

Are there any entry requirements?
This nationally recognised qualification is ideal if you are working and training in a professional environment. To enrol on this course you will need to have at least one of the following:
BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject
An intermediate NVQ in a related subject
4 GCSEs grades A*-C in Science, Maths, and English would be desirable
Appropriate knowledge or experience gained at work or from other related qualifications

What will I study?
This is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic work place situations, activities and demands. You will learn about the employment area you have chosen and develop the skills you need to start a career.

You will study the following 12 units:
Core units:
Health, safety and welfare
Construction and the environment
Construction technology and design
Construction science and materials
Analytical methods

Compulsory specialised units:
Planning, organisation and control of resources
Graphical detailing
Surveying process
Building technology
Building surveying

Plus 2 of the following:
Measuring, tendering and estimating processes
Environmental science
ICT and CAD

What can I do after this course?
BTEC National Certificates are valued by employers and higher education.

On successful completion of this course you could progress onto technical or professional positions in the industry. Employment opportunities will be opened within various fields such as Architectural Design, Estimating, Planning, Buying, Surveying, Property, Housing, Site Engineer, Site Technician, Site Supervision, Valuation, Building Control, Land Surveying and Town Planning. You could also progress onto the HNC: Construction or a related subject at Degree level.

How do I apply?
Contact Admissions on 0121 694 5000 or email: admissions@sbc.ac.uk

Alternatively, you can also apply online at http://www.sbc.ac.uk