Key details

Available at:
Rhos-on-Sea

Level:
3

Study mode:
Part-time

Length: 1 year course, one day a week

Course type:
Adult and Community

Programme code:
n/a

Bilingual:
Depending on the campus, students may be able to access elements of the programme in both English and Welsh through some programme learning materials being made available bilingually. Details will be provided to you at interview.

Would you like to apply for this course?

For Adult and Community courses, you need to download an application form.

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Is this course right for me?

A City and Guilds L3 ATC in Constructing the Built Environment is an engaging programme aimed at students who are interested in the construction industry and have a vocational or career interest in the subject.

The course consists of the following subjects:

Domestic construction technology
Industrial and commercial construction technology
Health and safety in the built environment
Construction science and materials
Sustainability and new technologies
Mathematics for the built environment
Employer involvement

Entry requirements:

Four GCSE’s at grade point C or above (including Maths and English), or,
BTEC First Diploma in Construction, or,
NVQ Level 3 Qualification

More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include experience of paid and / or unpaid employment and you will be able to demonstrate your suitability at interview.

Delivery:

The course is delivered through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, site visits, field trips and guest speakers.

Assessment:

The course is assessed through a theory exam and a synoptic assignment.

Progression:

Foundation Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering or a HNC in Construction or Civil Engineering. You may then have the option to top up your foundation degree by completing a full BSc in Commercial Construction Management or BEng in Civil Engineering.