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QLS Level 3 Certificate in Construction Technologies Theory

SH018

Develop your knowledge in construction technologies theory!

Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Study Options

 
£429.00
or £12.92 /month*
Course code: SH018

*Pay monthly option available via Snap Finance on payment page in checkout

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Course overview

  • Understand health, safety and welfare in construction and the workplace policies in place
  • Develop knowledge of the legal framework for health, safety and welfare in construction
  • Investigate the types of materials that are used in construction and why they are used
  • Study how modern developments in construction technology have enabled us to create more efficient and complex structures

The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free.

All the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course content

  • Health, safety and welfare
  • Legal framework
  • Reducing the accident record in construction
  • Workplace safety policies
  • Employer and employee responsibilities
  • Costs
  • Risk assessments

  • Provision of shelter and the creation of comfortable space
  • Materials used for construction
  • Internal spaces
  • Variety of end-users
  • Forces on buildings
  • How materials are extracted, harvested or manufactured
  • Techniques

  • Modern developments
  • Designing and planning and communicating
  • Members of the design team
  • Decision-making
  • Construction stages
  • Use of scale, proportion and appropriate description

Extra Information

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive expert tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provisions and training programmes.

This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

The Quality License Scheme’s endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

FAQs

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

  • Dedicated personal tutor support
  • Dedicated learner services
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE XO Student Discounts membership
  • FREE CV critique service
  • FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
  • *Comprehensive study guide
  • *Open Study College pen and highlighter
  • *Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

No, everything you need is included in the price!

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.

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