Course Overview

Explore essential health and safety considerations for both new building and the upkeep of old buildings.  Discover modern technologies used in construction.  Investigate the process of designing new buildings.  Gain essential skills in measuring, tendering and estimating.  Study the equipment and methods used in surveying, as well as the surveyor’s responsibilities.

Pre-requisites

You must be over 16 to take this course.  You must also be educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate.

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Construction & Surveying

Support and benefits

• Three complimentary textbooks
• Complimentary CITB interactive CD-ROM: ‘Health and Safety Test’
• Gain a nationally recognised award
• Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
• Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
  

Course Code:  W24

Key topics

• Health, Safety & Welfare
• Construction Technology & Design
• Measuring, Tendering & Estimating Processes
• Surveying Processes
• Building Surveying

Hours of study

18 months / 300 hours

Technical requirements

• Internet access is required
• Edexcel registration fees are additional to course fees