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BTEC Nationals are level 3 vocational qualifications that provide specialist, work-related learning in a range of sectors.
These are the units Pearson Education Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Building Information Modelling Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the application of the RIBA Digital Plan of Work within an information management environment.
- Examine the construction information management environment, considering its key components and processes.
- Investigate the contribution of information management technologies to the successful delivery of a BIM-enabled design and construct project.
- Investigate the effect of relevant policies, standards, and legislation on the BIM-enabled environment.
Construction Design Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of fundamental construction design and build concepts and processes.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of construction design and build concepts and processes to design a building that effectively meets an initial project brief.
- Analyse site conditions, client requirements and construction information to make informed decisions in order to produce a building design that aligns with an initial project brief.
- Develop a well-reasoned and justified design solution for a building that effectively addresses the requirements outlined in an initial project brief.
Construction Principles Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate knowledge of key construction terms, relevant industry standards, fundamental concepts, common methods, and typical processes.
- Demonstrate understanding of construction standards, concepts, methods, and processes in a practical context, in order to find effective solutions to real-life construction problems.
- Analyse and evaluate information from various sources in order to recommend and justify the appropriate use of technologies and methodologies to solve construction problems in a given context.
- Make connections between information, available technologies, and established methodologies to effectively resolve complex construction problems.
Construction Technology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand common forms of low-rise construction, including their advantages and disadvantages
- Examine foundation design and construction methods for low-rise buildings, considering soil conditions and structural loads
- Examine superstructure design and construction methods for low-rise buildings, considering material properties and building regulations
- Examine external works associated with construction projects, including drainage, landscaping, and paving
Construction in Civil Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the methods and techniques used to perform earthwork activities
- Develop a substructure design for a civil engineering project
- Develop a superstructure design and specification for a civil engineering project
Further Mathematics for Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine how algebraic and trigonometric techniques can be applied to solve a range of construction-related problems.
- Examine how calculus can be applied to solve a range of construction-related problems.
- Investigate the use of statistical methods to analyse data and solve problems encountered in the construction industry.
Graphical Detailing in Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the resources, including personnel, software, and equipment, required to produce accurate and detailed construction drawings.
- Develop comprehensive construction drawings for a given construction brief, incorporating relevant details and adhering to industry conventions.
- Undertake the production of two-dimensional and three-dimensional freehand construction sketches to communicate design ideas and construction details effectively.
Health and Safety in Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how health and safety legislation is applied to construction operations
- Carry out the development of a safe system of work for construction operations
- Understand the need for the review of safety systems for construction operations
Highway Construction and Maintenance in Civil Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Undertake the planning works required for highway construction, including site surveys and risk assessments
- Undertake the preparation works required for highway construction, including traffic management and site clearance
- Undertake the production of plans for highway construction, including detailed drawings and specifications
- Examine the different types of highway construction materials, including asphalt, concrete, and aggregates
- Examine the construction processes for highways, including earthworks, paving, and drainage
- Examine maintenance procedures for highways, including patching, resurfacing, and drainage repairs
Management of a Construction Project Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles and application of management in construction
- Understand purchasing and cost management techniques
- Develop a programme of activities for construction works
Measurement Techniques in Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the measurement rules and regulations applicable to building and civil engineering projects
- Undertake the production of accurate quantities for substructure elements, using appropriate methods
- Undertake the production of accurate quantities for superstructure elements, using appropriate methods
- Undertake the production of bills of quantities, adhering to industry standards and best practices
Principles and Applications of Structural Mechanics Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of structural behaviour under load, considering different types of loads and their effects on structural elements.
- Carry out calculations to solve structural mechanics problems, applying relevant formulae and principles to determine stresses, strains, and deflections.
- Undertake the design of structural elements, selecting appropriate materials and dimensions to meet specified load requirements and safety factors.
- Examine the use of computers in structural analysis and design, utilising software packages to model and analyse complex structural systems.
Projects in Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the design of a construction project, considering factors such as client requirements, site conditions, and regulatory constraints.
- Investigate the methods and techniques used in a construction project, including planning, resource allocation, and quality control.
- Explore the impact of a construction project on the environment, local community, and economy.
Public Health Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of below ground drainage systems, including pipe sizing and gradients
- Understand the different types of below ground drainage systems, such as foul and surface water drainage
- Understand methods for treating sewerage, including septic tanks and sewage treatment plants
- Examine different methods for disposing of solid domestic waste, including landfill, incineration, and recycling
- Examine the environmental impact of different waste disposal methods
- Examine the processes used to produce drinking water, including filtration, disinfection, and fluoridation
- Examine the distribution network for drinking water, including pipes, pumps, and storage reservoirs
Site Engineering for Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Undertake the setting out of construction work based on provided plans and specifications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
- Undertake the setting out of infrastructure works, including roads, drainage, and utilities, using appropriate surveying techniques.
- Explore methods for maintaining horizontal and vertical control during the setting out process, addressing potential challenges and implementing corrective measures.
Specialist Civil Engineering Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine different types of bridges and construction techniques, considering their suitability for various site conditions and load requirements.
- Examine the principles of tunnelling, including methods of excavation, ground support, and ventilation.
- Examine marine applications of civil engineering, such as the design and construction of harbours, docks, and offshore structures.
Surveying in Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the various methods and technologies that underpin surveying practices in the construction industry.
- Undertake fieldwork surveys to accurately collect relevant data for the creation of detailed construction drawings.
- Develop accurate and comprehensive construction drawings based on data obtained from completed fieldwork surveys.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Contribute to the setting out of sites in engineering surveying operations
- Standard
Integrate the design of fabric, services and systems in a Building Information Modelling environment
The credits, and who awards them
Level 3 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Pearson Education Ltd rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Building Information ModellingConstruction DesignConstruction PrinciplesConstruction TechnologyConstruction in Civil EngineeringFurther Mathematics for ConstructionGraphical Detailing in ConstructionHealth and Safety in Construction
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
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A lesson from Building Information Modelling, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit explores Building Information Modelling (BIM) within a construction information management environment. Learners will examine the RIBA Digital Plan of Work, information management components, and the role of technology in BIM-enabled design and construction projects.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering
17 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Building Information Modelling
- Construction Design
- Construction Principles
- Construction Technology
- Construction in Civil Engineering
- Further Mathematics for Construction
and 11 more in the full unit list below.
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