This course is for those wanting to develop skills, knowledge and experience for work in the construction industry in areas such as quantity surveying or as an architectural technician, and provides the grounding for technician-level posts and more advanced study.
The course is mostly theory and also includes site visits.
The course is classroom-based with practical experience in workshops and though field trips and site visits. It includes:
NC Built Environment is the ideal introduction to a wide range of construction disciplines. It is aimed at prospective students who are interested in a dynamic, varied and financially rewarding construction-related career, but did not gain the necessary qualifications at school, or have no relevant experience.
The course assumes no prior knowledge of construction and equips learners with knowledge, skills and the confidence to progress to further study at HNC level, or apply for trainee employment, in a construction technician role.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: successful completion of this course provides access to study at HNC level, available courses including;
HNC Construction Technician (Built Environment)
HNC Construction Management
HNC Architectural Technology
HNC Quantity Surveying
HNC Building Surveying
Employment: in the construction sector, for example as an architectural technologist; trainee site manager, or progression to a Modern Apprenticeship
Former students have found employment with TC Facility Management and Barratt Developments
If you are selected for interview, we will email or write to you with the date and time. You should plan to be in college for up to three hours. Bring evidence of any qualifications or employment references.
The interview involves:
This interview may be conducted by phone or online.
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
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