Access to Higher Education Extended…

Key Details

Available at:
Rhos-on-Sea
Study Mode:
Part-time
Course Length:
1 year (35 weeks), 1 day a week 9am - 7pm (9 hours)

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Access to Higher Education Extended Certificate (Construction and the Built Environment)

Adult Learners (19+)

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Course Description

Adults employed within the construction/civil engineering industry who are looking at moving into a management role and require academic skills; adults who are looking for a career in construction management who are missing industry knowledge and experience; young adults (17+) who are aiming for a HE Apprenticeship in construction / civil engineering that don’t meet the HE Apprenticeship entry criteria.

The course includes four mandatory modules:

Construction Principles
Construction Design
Construction Technology
Health and Safety in Construction

Course costs: £500

Contact:

Wyn Roberts, 01492 546 666 ext. 1486 / robert16g@gllm.ac.uk
Dave Roberto, 01492 546 666 ext. 1455 / robert1d@gllm.ac.uk

Entry Criteria

4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Welsh 1st Language, Maths and Science/Technology based subjects
A relevant Level 2 qualification in construction
Relevant industry experience (this will be subject to entry interview)

As part of the application process, you will have the opportunity to discuss the course and your personal circumstances during the interview.

Delivery

The programme is delivered through blended learning:

Lectures (including on campus and online).
Seminars
Tutorials
Site visits (on site or virtual)
Field trips
Practical application of skills and knowledge

Assessment

The programme is assessed using the following methods:

Assignments
Practical tasks
Presentations
External Exam
Internal Exam

Progression

Completion of this programme provides a number of options in education and employment. You could progress into a Higher Education programme in a wide range of areas, including:

Certificate in Higher Education Level 4 in Construction
Certificate in Higher Education Level 4 in Civil Engineering
Higher Apprenticeship in Construction
Higher Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
Foundation Degree (FdSc) Construction
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
Other related industry programmes

Campus Information Rhos-on-Sea

Rhos-on-Sea Teaching Team

Dave Roberto: BEng, MEng (East London), PGCE, SFHEA, Grad ISE.
Simon Carder: BA (Hons), BArch. Part 2 RIBA, MA Architecture and Urbanism (Manchester), PGCE, SFHEA.
Wyn Roberts: BSc Construction Management, PCET.
Alex Roebuck: BSc (Hons) Construction Management, BSc (Nautical Science), ACIOB, PCQI, APS, PGCE.
Colin James-Davies: BSc (Hons) Construction Management, Management Diploma, PGCE.