BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Construction

Who is it for?

You don't need previous construction experience for this course: just a desire to make your mark on the world, literally. Any trade requires a practical mind, and you'll most likely enjoy the process of planning and creating, whatever the project. On the other hand, you may already be working in the industry, and want to formalise your experience with a well-recognised qualification.

Where can it lead?

With over 2 million people employed in more than 700 different roles, there will always be a demand for qualified tradespeople in construction. As well as housing and business needs, special events such as the London Olympic Games will ensure an ongoing source of building projects. This qualification can get you into the industry, where you can then build on your knowledge and experience and find your niche in one of the many trades on offer, from architectural technician, bricklayer or construction manager to quarry worker, stonemason or window fitter.

Salary?

Salaries are modest at entry level in the construction industry, but can rise impressively as you gain experience. For example, an experienced construction manager can expect to earn around £46,000, while a similarly experienced bricklayer can average £36,000.

Can I apply?

For this course, you need to be over 16 years of age and educated to a minimum of GCSE standard D-G, or hold an NVQ at level 1 or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate.

Course Code

W19

Period of study

18 months

What will I study?  

• 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.

• Construction Science and Materials

Examine the various static and dynamic forces that act on structures, as well as their stresses and effects. Explore a range of different construction materials and their properties.

• Building Technology

Explore the different forms of low-rise construction used for domestic and commercial buildings. Examine the processes involved in the construction of both the substructure and superstructure of such buildings.

Assessment

You will complete four formative assessments, and four compulsory assessments. These can be completed online (the fastest option) or posted to ICS. Scenario-based assignments test that you can apply the knowledge you have learnt from the course to imaginary scenarios. Each assignment requires you to complete a number of questions or activities.

• Formative Assessment 1: 12 multiple choice questions
• Assessment 1: a scenario-based assignment
• Formative Assessment 2: 10 multiple choice questions
• Assessment 2: a scenario-based assignment
• Formative Assessment 3: 10 multiple choice questions
• Assessment 3: a scenario-based assignment
• Formative Assessment 4: 10 multiple choice questions
• Assessment 4: a scenario-based assignment

Technical requirements/Fees

Edexcel registration fee of £81.60 is additional to course fees.