Qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering (603/1216/6)
Overview
Civil Engineers keep our towns and cities running smoothly by engineering the infrastructure we use in our everyday lives including roads, bridges, water supplies and buildings. They design and install the networks that supply energy such as gas and electricity, along with communications to our homes and public buildings.
The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in civil engineering areas before entering employment. It is the equivalent in size to three A Levels.
The qualification is intended to meet the educational base for registration as a technician. It supports learners who want to progress directly to employment in roles in civil engineering as technicians, or to a professional construction role and advanced/Higher Apprenticeships in civil engineering.
Key Areas of Study include:
- Construction Principles
- Construction Design
- Tendering and Estimating
- Construction in Civil Engineering
- Site Engineering for Construction
- Public Health Engineering
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English.
Non-academic course entry requirements
Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:
· be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.
· provide proof of:
o Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.
o Photographic proof of identity
· Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.
Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education"
Careers
On successful completion learners may progress to technical roles within Civil Engineering or further study.
They may be eligible to progress to the Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) or FdEng Civil Engineering at Belfast Met.
Interests
Civil Engineering
Infrastructure
Construction
Innovation
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