BTEC HND in Construction and Built Environment, BTEC Higher National Diploma

Rushmore Business School, Mauritius

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BTEC Higher National Diploma	Full-time	2 years	find out	find out	EUR 3000 per year

About BTEC HND in Construction and Built Environment, BTEC Higher National Diploma - at Rushmore Business School

Introduction

BTEC Higher National Diplomas are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and a strong work related emphasis. The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their specialist sector and their wide recognition by employers allows progression directly into employment. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in their sector. Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding of core areas of construction and the building sector including business techniques and project management.

This course will prepare students for a wide range of civil engineering careers- Site Manager; Construction Consultant; Estimator; Civil Works Engineer; Structural Engineer; Surveyor; Opportunities within Public and Private Sectors.

Rushmore Business School is offering a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) and a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering); with the aim to equip candidates with the relevant skills to join the construction industry.

Course Objective

To foster a critical and reflective understanding of the areas of study and their application.
To assist students to develop a range of skills and competencies which will enable them to make an effective contribution to their chosen careers.
To create a range of learning opportunities which facilitate access and progression to allow personal and career development and their achievement of appropriate awards.
To establish an appropriate foundation for a lifetime of continuing professional development.
To develop an appreciation of the inter-relationships between the professions and specialisms involved in the built environment.

Course Structure (Modules)Year 1

Design Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment

Science and Materials for Construction and the Built Environment

Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction and the Built Environment

Construction and Maintenance of Buildings

Law and Contract for Construction and the Built Environment

Measurement Processes for Construction

Measuring, Tendering and Estimating for Construction and the Built Environment

Computer-aided Design for Construction

Year 2

Management Principles and Applications for Construction and the Built Environment

Technology of Complex Buildings

Contractual Procedures and Procurement for Construction and the Built Environment

Economics for Construction and the Built Environment

Advanced Measurement for Construction

Structural Analysis and Design

Project Management for Construction and the Built Environment

Group Project in the Construction Industry

Entry requirements

Entry RequirementsAt least one "A" Level, orSecondary School Certificate plus relevant work experience orOr any other equivalent qualification accepted by Edexcel

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