Construction and the Built Environment - Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
2 June 2028
Location
Magherafelt
Information Session Required
Yes
Successful students automatically progress to the second year of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma.
This course is very practically orientated and students will develop their knowledge and professional skills through work realistic projects and practical sessions.
The main modules of study are:
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
Field trips and Design Studio Workshop are major components of the course. A Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is an excellent alternative to A-levels for those students who wish to pursue a career in the Built Environment professions.
Assessment is continuous and based on work realistic projects. Typical projects include the design of architecture concepts, development proposals and feasibility studies for a variety of developments. Computer technology is integrated throughout the course e.g. Computer Aided Design and 3D Modelling.
This course is an ideal route for those young people who wish to progress to Honours Degree at University or Foundation Degress in Building Technology in:
Over 95% of students progress to higher level courses. The course is highly regarded as an entrance qualification by both Universities in Northern Ireland and also those in Scotland and England where many past students have been very successful and are now pursuing professional careers.
Students can continue their studies at the College on the University of Ulster validated Foundation Degree in Building Technology and Management at the Coleraine or Ballymena Campus or go directly into employment.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have 4 GCSEs at Grades C or above or other relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 BTEC Diploma or similar qualification. It is desirable that this includes a grade C or above in both GCSE Mathematics & English.
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Successful students automatically progress to the second year of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma.
This course is very practically orientated and students will develop their knowledge and professional skills through work realistic projects and practical sessions.
Field trips and Design Studio Workshop are major components of the course. A Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is an excellent alternative to A-levels for those students who wish to pursue a career in the Built Environment professions.
Assessment is continuous and based on work realistic projects. Typical projects include the design of architecture concepts, development proposals and feasibility studies for a variety of developments. Computer technology is integrated throughout the course e.g. Computer Aided Design and 3D Modelling.
The main modules of study are:
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
This course is an ideal route for those young people who wish to progress to Honours Degree at University or Foundation Degress in Building Technology in:
Over 95% of students progress to higher level courses. The course is highly regarded as an entrance qualification by both Universities in Northern Ireland and also those in Scotland and England where many past students have been very successful and are now pursuing professional careers.
Students can continue their studies at the College on the University of Ulster validated Foundation Degree in Building Technology and Management at the Coleraine or Ballymena Campus or go directly into employment.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have 4 GCSEs at Grades C or above or other relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 BTEC Diploma or similar qualification. It is desirable that this includes a grade C or above in both GCSE Mathematics & English.
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.