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Edexcel National Certificate Level 3 Qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering & Welsh Baccalaureate

Course Outline

This 2-year course is a Level 3 qualification aimed at providing progression to Higher National Certificate in Construction/Civil and/or Higher Education e.g. Degree in relevant programme. Alongside the National Certificate, you will also study the Welsh Baccalaureate, which is equivalent to 1 A level. Due to the structure of this course, on completion you will leave the College with 2 qualifications equivalent to 3 A-Levels, greatly enhancing your future opportunities.

Entry requirements

You will require 4 GCSE at grade C or above which must include Maths, English/Welsh & Science or equivalent qualifications. You will undertake a formal interview and college devised initial assessment in literacy and numeracy.

What will I study?

During Year 1 all students will study: Health, Safety & Welfare; Construction & the Environment; Construction Technology & Design; Construction Science & Materials; Construction Mathematics and Surveying Processes. During Year 2, Civil Engineering students will study: Structural Mechanics, Civil Engineering Construction, Highway Design & Maintenance and Graphical Detailing with Auto CAD. Construction Students will study: Building Technology, Building Surveying, Environmental Science, Organisation & Planning and Graphical Detailing with Auto CAD. For the Welsh Baccalaureate you will explore a wide range of areas including how Wales ?fits in? with Europe and the rest of the world, the health of the nation and how to be enterprising. You will also have the opportunity to study Key Skills at an appropriate level.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a programme of both practical and theory based assignments.

Career Opportunities & Progression

After successful completion of this course you could progress to a Higher National Diploma/Certificate in Construction/Civil Engineering or seek employment as a Technician in the Construction Industry.

Length

2 years

Attendance

Full-Time

Campus

Nantgarw

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