Construction and the Built Environment Extended Diploma Level 3
Code CON1
Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 2 Years
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language, Maths and Science
or Higher Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
plus Pre-admission assessments
Where applicants do not meet the minimum requirements, individual circumstances and recommendations from school will be considered.
Course Content
You will study a range of core and optional units where you will learn a detailed approach to design, project management research and technical information including scientific and quantity calculations. Coursework you do will relate to realistic and practical projects. You will also learn about the career paths available within the industry. Core Units include:
- Health, safety and welfare
- Sustainable construction
- Mathematics, science and materials
- Construction technology and design in construction and civil engineering
- Building technology in construction
What can I do next?
Employment - This course can form the foundations for future work in this industry.
Education - You could progress to a full or part-time degree course, such as: Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Housing, Landscape Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Land and Engineering Surveying, Town and Country Planning, Urban and Regional Planning.




