Higher
Diploma - Construction and the Built Environment
What are the key features?
This Diploma is a professional qualification that has been designed by
employers to enable learners to understand our built environment.
Students will work on a range of employer led activities that are produced
to enable young people to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes
that enable businesses to be successful and grow.
Diploma are for learners of all abilities who like a ’hands on’ approach
to learning and want to combine practical experience with knowledge based
learning.
How is the course taught?
Students will study this course for two days a week. The teaching style
will put the student at the heart of the learning. A range of learning
environments will be used including independent enquiry, creative thinking,
self management, effective participation, reflective learning and team
work. This will be carried out both within the campus and in the world
outside. A full range of resources will be utilized.
How is it assessed?
Students will be assessed on a range of practical assignments and projects
that ensure they develop knowledge and expertise on the design, creation
and valuing of our built
environment. All students must undertake 10 days related work experience,
complete an
extended project and undertake an Additional Specialist Learning course
related to the
Diploma. All students must gain Functional Skills in English, Maths and
ICT at level 2 to pass the Diploma. Throughout the course students will
develop personal learning and thinking skills which will also be assessed.
The Diploma is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grade A* - C.
Why study this course?
The construction and built environment industry is a major employer and
driver for economic growth. There are literally hundreds of careers
in this employment sector ranging from
engineer to project manager; architect to surveyor; estimator to estate
management; town planner to materials technologist and supplier; environmental
expert to ventilation designer.
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