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| Course Code | EDUKOPL - TST02 |
| Enrolment Fee | £556.25 inc VAT |
| Format | Paper |
| Award | BTEC Level 3 Adv Cert |
| Accreditation | Edexcel / BTEC |
| Study Time | 180 Hours |
| Entry Requirements | No Entry Requirements |
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The Edexcel BTEC in Construction is divided into three comprehensive Units:
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to enter the building trade or already employed and would like to gain a recognised qualification.
Course OverviewHealth, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment (60 hours)Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment (60 hours)Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering (60 hours)
Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment
Health, safety and welfare are of paramount importance to any organisation operating within the construction industry. The Health and Safety Executive’s annual league table of fatal injuries shows the construction sector consistently tops the table.
The UK and European Union have created a legal framework for prosecuting employers and employees who disregard health, safety and welfare legislation.
To reduce the significant accident record in construction, employers must formulate workplace safety policies. These must address the hazards, risks, policies, the organisational and control arrangements required to promote health, safety and welfare, and be communicated to all parties.
The unit will provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the legal framework relating to employer and employee responsibilities.
An understanding of the principal causes of typical accidents and the associated costs of these will be developed, and learners will explore the methods used to identify workplace hazards in construction, together with the strategies used to control them including the use of risk assessments and monitoring and review procedures. Learners will become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of personnel and with the procedures required following the occurrence of accidents.
Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment
Two important functions of a building are the provision of shelter and the creation of a comfortable space in which to live or work. To achieve this, it is necessary to know and understand the materials used to construct the building, the basic concepts that underpin the structural integrity of the building, and the design of the internal spaces that comprise the building.
The occupants of a building require a comfortable internal environment, and there are several key factors that contribute to this. There are generally accepted ranges for these factors, and an understanding of what is acceptable to a variety of different end-users, undertaking a variety of tasks and activities is an essential requirement of good design.
The forces that act on buildings, the stresses generated by these forces, and the effects of these stresses on the materials used to construct the building are also explored.
Materials may be used for their structural properties, or for their insulating properties; others conduct heat and/or electricity.
Learners will have the opportunity to investigate some of the typical materials used in their specific vocational pathway, including the identification of the most important materials, a basic understanding of how these are extracted, harvested or manufactured, their key properties and uses, the mechanisms that cause them to deteriorate and the techniques used to prevent such deterioration.
Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering
Modern developments in construction technology and materials have enabled us to create more efficient and complex structures. The ability to design, plan and communicate these ideas effectively is essential if a project is to be translated from an idea into reality.
This unit will encourage learners to develop their understanding of the design process, and to recognise the contribution of other members of the design team. Planning and organisation of design activities is related to the decision making process and the likely outcomes of decisions taken by the team within a legal framework should be considered in the wider social context, rather than simple subjective preferences.
This unit will enable learners to cope with the requirements of construction related projects as they pass through various stages from design to construction including the implications of changes and variations in the design. Learners will develop their ability to produce clear drawings of construction components, coupled with succinct and accurate explanations that specify to builders the exact characteristics of relevant construction details. Use of scale, proportion and appropriate description is expected of all successful learners.
Learners will be able to use appropriate design and planning procedures to specify and communicate requirements for the technical components of buildings to other team members involved in a construction project.
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(Advanced Level 3 Certificate)
A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a BTEC in Construction. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning construction is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a BTEC Construction exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning BTEC Advanced Level 3 in Construction course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.
Are you thinking about a career in construction? Looking to consolidate your skills? Then the Advanced Certificate in Construction could be the right course for you.
It provides a broad base as you will gain an understanding of health & safety, welfare, materials and construction and design terminology. This is a great course for anyone thinking about working in construction or someone who wants to gain further insight into the industry.
Like all our courses, you will have access to tutor support and our courses are designed in bite sized sections to make learning easier and more flexible.
HOME STUDY SUPPORT
You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
This course includes a series of assessments that you complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor via email or post. The certificate is achieved by successfully completing the assessments in conjunction with any other information and exercises provided within the learning materials.
Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by Edexcel as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.
COURSE DURATION
We recommended you spend approximately 180 hours of your time studying for the course name. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 3.5 hours a week to the course it would take you a year to complete but if you could spare 7 hours a week you could complete it in six months.
Get started today, and you can earn your BTEC in Construction in as little as 6 months, or take up to a year, if you prefer – the choice is yours.
HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about construction and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.
COURSE FEES
The enrolment fee for the BTEC Construction home study course is £556.88 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £445 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £111.25 and then 4 equal payments of £111.25 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
(Please note that Edexcel registration fees are also required to be paid currently £80.00).
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(Additional £40 for Postage & Packing)
COURSE QUALIFICATION
BTEC in Construction (Advanced Level 3 Certificate)
Edexcel 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. The company was formed over 10 years ago, by the merger of a number of examination boards with a history dating as far back as 1836. In 1996, Edexcel took over the functions of the Business & Technology Educational Council (BTEC).
The course can be enrolled upon by students internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
Construction Manager
Construction Plant Operative
Construction Operative
Construction Contracts Manager
FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION
As a student, your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Construction home study course and earn your award:
All textbooks, study guides, and learning aids designed for distance learningA full range of student services, including assessmentsA personalised award upon course completionUnlimited educational support by e-mail or phoneFree postage and packaging
If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below.
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For Macintosh:
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
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Postage & Packing
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The construction course is a great starting point for a career as a construction manager, The BTEC Advanced Level 3 Award will prepare you to apply for a role as a Construction Manager. Click Here to see the career profile of a Construction Manager.
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| Main Site Links | Course Departments | Help & Support | Contact Options | Compliance |
| Homepage | Business Courses | Home Study Expert | Information Pack | Terms & Conditions |
| Course Finder ( A - Z List ) | Technical Courses | Advanced Course Finder | Tutors & Authors | Payment & Delivery |
| Support Centre | IT & Computing Courses | Easy Payment Plan | Request a Callback | Accessibility Policy |
| About Us | Creative & Leisure Courses | International Students | Our Partner Sites | Privacy Policy |
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