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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering (Department for Infrastructure)

Level 3
Part-Time
26/27
5001836X
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Overview

This course is for Department of Infrastructure employees only. Students are working for the Department four days a week. One day is spent at college, studying a Level 3 Pearson BTEC National Diploma.

The aim of this course is to build upon the interest learners may already have in the field of civil engineering, to develop their skills, deepen their understanding, and prepare them either to progress to Higher Education in the field, advance within their current employment or enter the industry directly. The practical nature of the course helps develop the learner's expertise in the area of civil engineering through hands-on experience, case studies, and projects. Learners will develop skills, knowledge and understanding using the latest industry-standard software and technologies.

Course Requirements

  • You must be a new employee, or an existing employee at the Department of Infrastructure. Students must be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week with the Department.
  • The student is employed all year round but college classes run from September to end of June.
  • The Department pay for the day the student is in college and is required to pay a minimum full-time wage in accordance with the national minimum apprentice wage.

The student must be employed in a Civil Engineering role. If a student is not employed in a civil engineering role within the Department it is possible to enrol on this qualification as a part time student and pay your course fee Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering Apprenticeship.

The course is suitable for students wishing to progress to a Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering or other construction related Foundation Degree at SWC, including Higher Level Apprenticeship in Construction Engineering with Surveying.

The student experience will be enhanced by visits to construction sites helping to contextualise the learning. Guest speakers from disciplines across the industry also regularly deliver lectures on specialised topics.

If you want more information about this course contact Linda linda.clarke@swc.ac.uk

  • Construction Principles
  • Construction Design
  • Construction Technology
  • Health and Safety
  • Site Engineering
  • Further Maths
  • Construction in Civil Engineering

Four GCSEs grade C or above or Level 2 BTEC. Entry is subject to a successful interview.

Enhanced entry criteria may be subject to The Department of Infrastructure requirements.

Three of the units are externally assessed: Construction Principles (examination), Construction Design (set tasks) and Tendering and Estimating (set tasks). All other units are internally assessed by projects and coursework assignments.

Upon successful completion, learners may progress to a range of Higher Education courses such as a Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering validated by Ulster University or Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying validated by Ulster University and many other related programmes. It is also possible to progress directly into employment, or in some cases to self-employment, using the skills learned. If in existing employment then opportunities for promotion may present themselves.

The role you take on with the Department will specify if you will complete one or two qualifications during the two years of your studies including:

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
plus
  • Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians (Institution of Civil Engineers)

1 Available Session

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.

Dungannon

Part-Time

P3373DP10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Further Education

Mode of Study

10

Hours per Week

34

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

26/27

Academic Year

07/09/2026

Start Date

09:00-20:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Fionnfola.McCallan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £955.00

Total Concessionary Fee £615.00

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

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