Course summary
Gain the up-to-date skills and knowledge required for a career in constructing the buildings of tomorrow. This course provides career development or a route into professional employment in the construction industry. Typical career progression includes design, design consultancy, production management, implementation, commissioning, cyclic maintenance management, or senior management. Alternative energy sources are a major consideration in today’s construction industry: look closely at how buildings are constructed to make them more energy-efficient, conserving finite resources like fossil fuels. This course considers both a building’s structure and the systems that can be installed inside. Bedford College’s excellent facilities give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with many of the most up-to-date alternative fuel systems, including solar domestic hot water heating systems, ground source heat pumps and photo-voltaic systems.
Course details
Modules
During the course you will study the following units: Level 1 Energy in Buildings Fundamental Mathematics for Constructions Introduction to Health, Safety & Environment PPAD Heating & Power Systems Introduction to Building Services Waste Management Systems Work-based Learning 1 – Applications of Principles Level 2 Building Science 2 Carbon Neutral Buildings Fundamentals of Building Regulations Networking Fundamentals Internal Environmental Control (double unit) Work-based Learning 2 – Practice & Innovation in Construction (double unit) Specialist modules at Level 2 will enable you to decide which pathway you take, depending on your experience and future skills requirements.
Assessment method
The course utilises a variety of assessment methods depending upon the module being studied. These include exams, assignments, and practical assignments used largely, but not exclusively, in the work-based learning modules.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You will need: 48 UCAS points with 32 points from one A-Level qualification OR 48 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification OR Building Services, Civil Engineering or Construction BTEC Level 3 Diploma or NVQ OR Relevant industry experience. We welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6165* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Fees subject to change
Provider information
Bedford College Group
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AH