BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Construction & Surveying

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Construction & Surveying

Construction and surveying go hand in hand and are skills much in demand in the construction industry. Our BTEC Construction and Surveying course combines both in a comprehensive course of study that will prepare you for a career in either field. If you're not sure yet which path you want to follow, or if you would like to specialise in one area but have a fundamental knowledge of the other, the Construction and Surveying course will be ideal for you.

The BTEC Construction and Surveying course is a nationally-recognised advanced Level 3 award which guides you through the principles and techniques of both fields, equipping you for a range of jobs in the construction industry.

You will study construction design and planning, and the variety of building methods used in the construction industry. You'll also look at the inclusion of utilities in buildings.

The distance learning Construction and Surveying course will also take you into the specialist subject of surveying, and you will develop skills in the mathematics needed for measuring and materials estimation. Building and condition surveys will be studied, as will the use of surveying equipment, and you'll learn to price projects accurately and gain an understanding of the tendering process.

The course will also cover health and safety.


Entry Requirements

To enrol in the BTEC Construction and Surveying course, you must be over 16 and educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate. Please note that parts of this course are mathematical in nature. 

Where will I go from here?

Once you've completed the BTEC Construction and Surveying course, you'll hold an industry-recognised qualification that proves you have a broad understanding of the principles and skills required and can take you into a trainee surveying role, or a related role in the construction industry. Alternatively, you can progress to further study and enter the industry at a higher level. 

What will I gain?

On completion, you'll receive the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Construction and Surveying

Awarding Body

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.

For over 25 years, Edexcel has championed work-related learning through BTECs and other vocational qualifications.

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress. During your BTEC Construction and Surveying course, you'll complete three formative assessments, containing 10-20 multiple-choice questions and five scenario-based assignments.

Scenario-based assignments test that you can apply the knowledge you have learnt from the course to theoretical situations. Each assignment requires you to complete a number of questions or activities.

Multiple-choice assessments can be submitted online via the ICS Student Community: it's the fastest way to receive your results. Scenario-based assignments are submitted by post.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way.

You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning by experts in your chosen field.

As a BTEC Construction and Surveying student, you'll receive three complimentary textbooks: Construction Technology, SMM 7, and Building Quantities Explained.

You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and motivation.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Study Period

18 months

Support period

18 months

Course code

W24

Course cost

£579.00

Additional fees

There are no exam fees for our Construction & Surveying course but you will need to pay a registration fee to Edexcel within 28 days of enrolment if you wish to receive your certificate, currently £81.60.

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Key Topics

Health, Safety and Welfare

  • Examine the employer's and employee's responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace. Learn how to reduce risks in the workplace.

Construction Technology and Design

  • Explore the various stages of the design and planning processes, and examine factors that can affect these processes. Study both traditional and modern methods of construction. Investigate how water, drainage, gas and electricity are provided to buildings.

Measuring, Tendering & Estimating Processes

  • Consider the uses of measurement during a construction project and learn mensuration techniques. Examine the purpose of estimating and learn the techniques used to price construction work. Gain an understanding of the purposes, aims and objectives of tendering, and learn the methods of tendering.

Surveying Processes

  • Explore surveying terminology. Learn the underpinning mathematics needed to perform surveying processes. Discover how to set up and use surveying equipment.

Building Surveying

  • Explore the role of the building surveyor and examine how they interact with other members of the building team. Consider why the condition of properties must be assessed. Discover how to perform building surveys and condition surveys. Learn how to produce refurbishment and maintenance schedules.

 

 

You can either pay for your BTEC Construction and Surveying course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £579 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

 

There are no exam fees for our Construction & Surveying course but you will need to pay a registration fee to Edexcel within 28 days of enrolment if you wish to receive your certificate, currently £81.60.