Couse Summary

Pathways have been aligned to IfATE occupational standard – Construction Design and Build Technician.

The course aims to:

• Give students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the international construction environment.
• Develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations
• Provide the core skills required for a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations
• Offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for
students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions
• Develop students’ understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment
• Provide insight into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace
• Equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse
organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.

Course Content

The academic year is split into 2 semesters, for each semester 4 modules will be completed and assessed. The workload is fast paced engaging and ever evolving with modern construction methodologies. We use the latest technology delivered at the impressive Black Country and Marches Institute of Technology.

Units consist of:
• Construction Design Project
• Construction Technology
• The Construction Environment
• Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
• Digital Applications for Construction Information
• Building Information Modelling
• Principles of Refurbishment
• Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling

The purpose of Pearson HTQ in Architectural Technology for England is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects.

Professional Body Recognition: Dudley College and the IOT have attained approval for learning and Teaching from the Chartered Institution of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

How will I be assessed?

Coursework, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment.

Assessment takes the form of Module assignments carried out after the unit (or part of the unit if several assignments are used) has been delivered An assignment may take a variety of forms, including practical and written. It is a distinct activity completed independently by students.

Grading Scale: Pass/Merit/Distinction

Progression

Dudley College and the IOT have attained approval for learning and Teaching from:

• Chartered Institution of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

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