BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Further Details
Course Code	LP87939
Location	Bersham Road
Duration	Full Time, This one year full time qualification is split into two pathways: Construction and Design and Planning. You will have a choice of which specialist pathway you study. You will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.
Department	Construction & Building Services
Start Date	03 Sep 2026
End Date	18 Jun 2027

Course Overview

Compulsory topics for both pathways include:
• domestic construction technology
• industrial and commercial construction technology
• health and safety in the built environment
• sustainability and new technologies
• mathematics for the built environment

For the ‘Construction’ pathway you will also take the following
units:
• construction site supervision
• construction science and materials
• measurement, tendering and estimating
• site surveying

For the ‘Design and Planning’ pathway you will also take the
following units:
• architectural design and planning
• graphical communication
• building surveying
• building regulations

You will study both the practical use and knowledge of the
subject, which may involve local employers providing real
examples as part of the training. It is expected that you will visit
or have visits from employers who can provide demonstrations
and talks on the industry, which may also be a relevant work
placement with an employer

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be required to satisfy one of the following:
• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, a Science subject and a subject requiring the use of written English/Welsh (1st Language).
• BTEC ‘Certificate’ or ‘First Diploma’ in a related subject.
• Appropriate knowledge and/or experience gained at work or from other related qualifications.

Applications from students with appropriate alternative qualifications and mature students with relevant industrial experience are welcome and will be given careful consideration.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.

How you will be assessed

To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments:
• One externally set, externally moderated assignment
• One externally set, externally marked exam, sat under examination conditions

Your future career path

Examples of the employment opportunities available after completing this qualification are:
• Construction Design Technician
• Construction Site Supervisor
• Construction Site Technician
• Construction Site Engineer
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Architectural Technician
• Building Surveyor
• Construction Work Supervisor.

Cost

Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased. Please see attached equipment list for further information