HIGHER EDUCATION Prospectus 2016/17
“ Good relationship with all lecturers who teach to a high standard and offer students assistance whenever required, often outside of lectures�
Contents
4 Introduction to the faculty
16 International projects
7 How to apply
17 Qualification route map
8 Why choose Leeds College of Building?
18 Success stories
10 About Leeds 12 Employer focus Industry links 13 Employer testimonials 14 Professional bodies
20 Finance overview 22 Additional support 24 Courses 49 Further information 50 Map
Open Events Our open events are a great opportunity for you to speak to the lecturers and find out more about the courses that are on offer. The open events take place on the following days: Thursday 22 October 2015 4.30pm – 7.00pm at North Street Saturday 14 November 2015 10.00am – 1.00pm at Hunslet Thursday 11 February 2016 4.30pm – 7.00pm at North Street Thursday 10 March 2016 4.30pm – 7.00pm at Hunslet Saturday 14 May 2016 10.00am – 1.00pm at Hunslet For further details on additional events please visit the College website. www.lcb.ac.uk
Introduction to the Faculty Welcome to the Higher Education (HE) Prospectus for September 2016. Our built environment programme for higher education provides a host of opportunities for you to develop key employability skills and knowledge that will maximise your full potential across a range of construction and engineering disciplines. Furthermore, our excellent teaching and assessment teams together with our links with professional bodies and employers on a regional and national scale enable us to align our curriculum to the current and future needs of the industry, therefore enhancing our students’ career choices. This prospectus will help you decide why Leeds College of Building is in an outstanding position to meet your higher education needs in construction and the built environment. It includes information on the courses offered such as Higher Apprenticeships, HNC and HND Diplomas, both full and part-time, together with a range of NVQ and professional institution programmes. Some of the job roles linked to studying higher education at the College include planning, design, building control, sustainable construction, site engineering and management, project and facilities management as well as quantity surveying, civil engineering, estimating, structural engineering and building services.
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Our mission is built around “inspiring lives and building futures” with a focus on widening participation, and our aspirations are for all students to achieve their individual aims and wherever possible progress to a professionally recognised status. As the only College in the UK dedicated to construction and the built environment we are recognised nationally for the delivery of Higher Apprenticeships, which is great for students who want to access work based learning at a higher level, as they provide a viable alternative to full-time university study. If you want to find out more, come along to one of our open events. You can also speak to the HE faculty team by calling 0113 222 6061.
Brian Duffy Faculty Director Faculty of the Built Environment and Engineering Services
National BTEC Award Winner, Nathan Headington pictured with comedian Rob Beckett www.lcb.ac.uk | info@lcb.ac.uk | 0113 222 6061 5
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How to Apply If you are interested in studying one of our HE courses we recommend you attend one of the open events where you can speak to the faculty team, have a tour of the College and find out everything you need to know about the course you would like to apply for. Full-time HND Diploma Courses If you are interested in applying for the full-time HND Diploma courses in building services, civil engineering or construction and the built environment you will need to apply online through UCAS. You need to visit www.ucas.com and click on apply or track and then on undergraduate courses. The deadline for UCAS applications is 1st January 2016. LCB will still take applications after this date, but please be aware that there is a possibility that the course you have selected may be full.
All other HE Courses To apply for any other HE course you need to attend one of the College enrolment days, these will take place on the following days: Wednesday 6 July 2016 1.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 27 July 2016 10.00am – 4.00pm Tuesday 6 September 2016 10.00am – 7.00pm Wednesday 7 September 2016 10.00am -7.00pm Please bring your certificates with you to show you can meet the entry requirements. The faculty team and student services are available at any time should you wish to speak to them about the higher education opportunities available, start dates and the application process. You can contact them on: Higher Education Faculty: 0113 222 6061 Student Services: 0113 222 6002
A level Results Drop-in Sessions Thursday 18th August 2016 1.00pm – 4.00pm Friday 19th August 2016 10.00am – 2.00pm
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Why choose Leeds College of Building? We are the only specialist construction college in the UK.
We have strong partnerships with a number of universities and many of our students progress on to top-up degrees at Leeds Beckett University.
We offer a range of affordable courses and our fees are considerably lower than universities.
We provide a high level of support to all our students and the College team are dedicated to helping students achieve their goals.
The higher education team are professionally trained and industry experts in all areas of construction and engineering.
All of our courses are designed with employers to ensure they reflect the latest industry standards.
Low cost doesn’t mean low quality – we offer the same, if not better, quality tuition that you would expect to find at university.
Professional industry accreditations are offered with some of our courses.
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You will benefit from smaller class sizes, meaning that all students receive a high level of focused and personalised tuition. We are proud of our links with employers and work with a number of regional and national construction companies and design consultancies.
The College has comprehensive learning and support practices that produce high retention and achievement, including progression to employment and top up degree programmes (QAA November 2014)
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About Leeds
Leeds is an exciting and thriving place to study, work and live in, so it’s no surprise that visitors fall in love with the city!
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If culture and heritage appeals, you won’t be disappointed. The Victoria Quarter, Harewood House and Kirkstall Abbey are just some of the many listed buildings the city has to offer. The Leeds art scene has big name productions from Northern Ballet and Opera North to touring productions at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Grand Theatre.
If you love shopping, you’re in the right place. Leeds is one of the largest shopping locations in the UK. With historic arcades, Leeds Corn Exchange, Kirkgate Market and Trinity Leeds alongside unique local and retro shops, Leeds truly is a shopper’s paradise. At night the city comes alive with its many restaurants, bars and music venues.
Live music fans won’t know where to start with the choice that’s available, including the 13,500 capacity Leeds Arena and the O2 Academy. With the Yorkshire Dales National Park just 20 miles away you can easily take advantage of stunning coastlines and incredible scenery. www.lcb.ac.uk | info@lcb.ac.uk | 0113 222 6061 11
Employer Focus
Industry Links
All of our higher education courses are ideal for employees to study whilst in employment.
CH2MHill (Halcrow) A global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations and program management.
As an employer, sponsoring your staff to attend a Leeds College of Building course is a great way to increase the skills in your workforce, ultimately enabling you to provide a better product or service. It can also help to motivate your staff and gives you a better chance of holding onto your best employees. To find out more you can speak to the Higher Education faculty on 0113 222 6061 or our Business Development Manager on 0113 222 6091.
Atkins The UK’s largest engineering consultancy and one of the world’s leading design engineering and project management consultancies. NG Bailey The UK’s leading independent engineering, IT and facilities services business. Tata Steel One of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers with operations in 26 countries and commercial offices in over 35 countries. Arup An independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Incommunities One of the largest social housing providers in the UK providing affordable and high quality housing mainly across the Bradford district. Balfour Beatty Balfour Beatty are a leading infrastructure group of engineers, builders, project and facilities managers, analysts, consultants and more.
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Employer Testimonials Melanie Clark WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff are one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. They provide services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. Apprenticeships form a key part of their UK strategy and vision to become the best local and global professional services consultancy and they recognise the need for a strong and diverse workforce. WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff recruits approximately 35-40 apprentices each year, they are permanent employees which means an apprenticeship is just the start of their career in engineering. Apprentices contribute from day one working on a diverse range of exciting projects. When asked about their relationship with LCB, Melanie Clark from WSP|Parsons Louisa Pointon Arup A company we work very closely with is Arup who were one of the first companies to support the Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainability. Every year employees from Arup’s offices in Leeds and Sheffield attend Leeds College of Building to study various qualifications, including the Higher Apprenticeships and HNDs. Louisa Pointon, Arup’s New Entrant Development Advisor, explains: “Arup seeks ever better ways to imagine, re-imagine and reshape the built environment and deliver real value to clients, which means continually ensuring our talented employees are equipped to maximise their potential.
Brinckerhoff said “Leeds College of Building are committed to the delivery of Apprenticeships which are now a key route into careers at WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff. The lecturers delivering these Apprenticeships are not from purely academic backgrounds. This provides students with a wide range of work based knowledge and experiences, allowing students to understand the practical application of the syllabus and cover a broad range of subjects. From an employer/HR point of view LCB have been by far the best provider we have worked with. Their specialist knowledge in construction and related areas means they understand our challenges and properly support our apprentices. There is a genuine passion for getting the most from the students we send to LCB. The teaching and support is of good quality.”
We have a longstanding relationship with Leeds College of Building because it offers specialist expertise and knowledge of the construction industry, which sets it apart from most other education providers. In addition, many of the college’s lecturers have worked in the construction industry, which gives them a great understanding of the requirements of leading employers in the sector. The college continually provides our apprentices with an exceptional standard of training that significantly benefits both our clients and Arup as a whole.”
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Professional Bodies We work alongside the key professional bodies for the construction and engineering industries and a number of our courses lead students towards professional membership.
British Institute of Facilities Management
Chartered Institute of Building
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is the professional body for facilities management (FM). They promote excellence in facilities management for the benefit of practitioners, the economy and society.
The Chartered Institute of Building is at the heart of a management career in construction. They are the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.Â
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the lead qualifying body for Architectural Technology and represents those practising and studying within the discipline. CIAT qualifies Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT, and professionally qualified Architectural Technicians, TCIAT.
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the professional body that exists to support the science, art and practice of building services engineering. Once you are qualified, CIBSE offers you a range of services, all focused on maintaining and enhancing professional excellence throughout your career.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.
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CIHT Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) is a learned society concerned specifically with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of land-based transport systems and infrastructure.
The Institution of Civil Engineers The Institution of Civil Engineers is an international membership organisation that promotes and advances civil engineering around the world. ICE is a qualifying body, a centre for the exchange of specialist knowledge, and a provider of resources to encourage innovation and excellence in the profession worldwide.
IHE Institute of Highway Engineers The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is the UK’s only national professional Institute which puts specialist highway and traffic practitioners first. They help engineers achieve and maintain the highest levels of professional competence. IHE is run by, and for, engineers, technicians and allied professionals.
The Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world’s largest membership organisation dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. The Institution is an internationally recognised source of expertise and information concerning all issues that involve structural engineering and public safety within the built environment.
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International projects Leeds College of Building are actively involved with international partners to offer both educational and cultural experiences for our students to complement their studies. The projects offer an opportunity to explore new technologies, construction techniques and materials and aim to further inform career choice. The projects have been invaluable in providing students with the confidence to participate in activities in other countries and to share their experiences of studying and working in construction within different cultures, languages and climates. Leeds College of Building have been working in partnership with Berufskolleg Ost der Stadt Essen in Germany for over 20 years. The links forged with them have allowed students from across the College to take part in an international exchange programme and discover how the lifestyles and work ethics differ with students working in a similar discipline.
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This has also allowed students to visit the industry in the UK and Germany and develop an understanding of the supply chain, manufacturing process and modern methods of construction. New technologies and innovative construction processes have been compared and the knowledge gained has proven key to professional development and further provides invaluable information to make an informed career choice. The reciprocal exchanges between colleges also enable an educated view of the career opportunities available across Europe and allow the colleges, students and employers to forge links. Work placements have been arranged offering work experience to complement their studies which enhance their development leading to employment. The College has also worked with partners in Portugal, Holland, France and Russia.
Qualification Route Map Level 8
Level 7
Doctorate (PhD)
Masters Degree
NVQ Level 7 Professional Institute Membership
Level 6
Honours Degree
Level 5
NVQ Level 6
HND Diploma
HND Diploma / Higher Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 5
HNC Diploma
CIOB Site Management
NVQ Level 4
Higher Apprenticeship
Level 4
Level 3
A levels / Advanced Apprenticeship
BTEC Nationals
CIOB Site Supervisors
NVQ Level 3
Level 2
GCSEs
BTEC First
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2
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success stories Gareth Davies Civil Engineering Higher Apprenticeship Gareth is currently studying the Sustainable Built Environment Higher Apprenticeship which includes the HND Diploma CBE (Civil Engineering pathway) and the NVQ 5 Diploma in Construction Management (Sustainability). He currently works for the Jagger Group who are a civil engineering contracting company from Halifax. He completed the Advanced Apprenticeship Civil Engineering Design Technician route with excellent results. Gareth has been an ambassador for the College and presented to the first year students at our launch event, which included employers from the consortium group and college staff. He then went on to work with the groups of new advanced and higher apprentices to inform them of the challenges that are ahead of them with both college work and gathering site-based evidence. His lecturer at College, Vicky Patterson says, “Gareth’s commitment to his studies, college, employer and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is exemplary. He is currently involved with ICE at a local level and is a STEMNET Ambassador. Gareth was one of the first students in the country to complete his Advanced Technical Apprenticeship. His long term goal is to progress onto a BSc/MSc in Civil Engineering at Leeds Beckett University. With time he hopes to become a Chartered Engineer, and we have every confidence that he will achieve his ambitions.” Gareth was selected from hundreds of other Technicians to win the prestigious Jean Venables Medal, which celebrates the best Technician Professional Review Candidate in the country. Only three people were shortlisted for the annual award. Gareth has also been named ‘Outstanding Apprentice of the Year’ at the National BTEC Awards. He attended a parliamentary reception at the House of Commons and then collected his award at a prestigious ceremony at the Royal Horticultural Centre in London.
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Nathan Headington HND Diploma in Civil Engineering (Full-time) Nathan initially trained as a tree surgeon and set up his own business but due to the recession and injuries, he decided to change his career and re-train in civil engineering. Nathan enrolled on a Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Construction and was advised to achieve distinctions in every subject so he felt confident about progressing to the HNC/HND Diploma. He even hired a maths tutor to help him brush up on algebra, geometry and calculus. He worked extremely hard and gained distinctions in all of his assignments so he chose to continue studying and enrolled on the full-time HND Diploma in Civil Engineering. Nathan also works full-time as a Site Manager for QTS Group and is working 40 hours a week, including weekends, juggling working and studying. Nathan plans to sit his Professional Review to become a Technician Member of the ICE, and is currently preparing his submission. He has also applied for a part-time degree in Civil Engineering. Nathan has also been awarded the ‘Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year’ title at the National BTEC Awards. His lecturer at College, Vicky Patterson says “Due to Nathan’s amazing work ethic and fantastic communication skills he was the Higher Education Student Representative and is a student member of the ICE. He consistently achieves excellent results for his College work, above and beyond that of his peers and has an infectious positive attitude.”
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Finance Overview At Leeds College of Building we believe that higher education should be affordable and our pricing structure reflects this, which is why our fees are substantially less than most universities.
Maintenance Loans for Living Costs
Feedback from students, including the last QAA report, indicates that the quality of teaching available at the College is of a very high standard and our courses continue to increase in popularity.
• What help you get through the Maintenance Grant
Higher Education students are required to pay for full course fees including exams. Certain exemptions from paying course fees may be applicable. Students may be able to arrange to pay in instalments. For the latest information on fees please speak to our Finance department on 0113 222 6094. HNC & HND Diploma Students Tuition Fee Loans Full and part-time HNC/HND Diploma students can access a Tuition Fee Loan, this will cover the fees you are charged each year of your course.
Full-time students can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. They are paid into your bank account at the start of each term. The exact amount you can borrow depends on: • Your family income • Where you live • What year of study you are in
Maintenance Grants for Living Costs Maintenance Grants are available to students whose household income is £42,620 or less. Your household income is your parents’ or partner’s income and your own. If you get a Maintenance Grant your Maintenance Loan will be reduced. Annual Maintenance Grant Rates From September 2015 Household Income
Maintenance Grant
£25,000 or less
£3,387
£30,000
£2,441
£35,000
£1,494
£40,000
£547
£42,620
£50
Over £42,620
No grant
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How Loan Repayments Work
24+ Advanced Learning Loans
You do not need to re-pay your loan until you have finished studying and started working, and you do not start to pay back your loan until the April after you graduate.
Anyone aged 24+ and living in the UK* will be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan for a level 3 or level 4 course (excluding HNC).
You will begin to pay back your loan once you are earning over the threshold of £21,000 per year.
It’s easy to apply and the loans are not means tested or subject to credit checks. What’s more, the loan goes straight to the College to pay for your fees and you don’t pay anything back until your income is over £21,000 per year.
For example, if your course finishes in June 2016 and you get a job paying £25,000 in September 2016, you start repayments in April 2017.
For more information on Student Loans, please visit www.gov.uk/student-finance/ overview or www.slc.co.uk
To apply for a 24+ Loan you will need to check with the College that the course qualifies and the College will need to provide you with a Learning and Funding Information letter. For the full application procedure and to apply go to: www.gov.uk/ advanced-learning-loans/how-to-claim
You can also call 0300 100 0607
To find out more, contact Finance on:
Access to Learning Fund
Tel: 0113 222 6094
This fund is available for students who are in financial hardship and have taken out all of the loans available to them. Please contact Student Services on 0113 222 6002 for the latest information.
Email: finance@lcb.ac.uk
If your income falls below £21,000 a year, your repayments stop.
*For full eligibility criteria and the all latest information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), go to www.direct.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans
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Additional Support We provide additional support to every student who qualifies for the Disabled Students’ Allowance, to ensure they get the most from their learning experience at the College. We will provide advice and guidance to help you through the enrolment process. The Disabled Students’ Allowance form can be found via the website www.gov.uk/ disabled-students-allowances-dsas Our specialist staff will assess your learning needs and offer a range of support. This may include individual tutoring or mentoring outside your normal classes, in class support or the use of assistive technology. For more information, contact the Additional Learning Support team on 0113 222 6029.
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Faculty of Higher Education and Construction Management
Courses: HNC Diploma HND Diploma Higher Apprenticeship British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Professional Courses
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“ALL my lecturers have been very supportive and helpful with all aspects of the course. I know how to contact them and they always answer promptly�
HNC Diploma
HNC diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Course Overview This course provides a broad-based education enabling successful students to enter into careers in architecture, surveying, planning, maintenance and construction management. You will have the opportunity to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve construction problems, using industry standards and develop personal and business skills, enabling you to contribute to the demands of a professional environment. Some of the units covered on the course include • Design principles and applications • Site surveying procedures • Construction and maintenance of buildings • Science and materials • Health, safety and welfare • Management principles • Measurement
Entry Requirements A BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma or one A level. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Year 1 £520 x 5 modules = £2,600 (plus BTEC registration fee) Year 2 (½ year) £520 x 3 modules =£1,560
Part-time
At a glance Qualification BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Course Length 1 ½ years Start Date September Location North Street Campus
Progression Route This course is designed to provide progression onto the HND Diploma top-up or a higher level apprenticeship top-up which will also then offer a route to study a top-up degree in architectural technology, surveying, construction management or a related discipline as well as progression to professional body membership.
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HNC Diploma
HNC diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Part-time
(Building Services Engineering) Course Overview This course is designed to give a grounding in the technician field of building services engineering. The typical student will be either wishing to enter or hold a post in the design, specification or management of Mechanical & Electrical Services projects. You will have the opportunity to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve engineering problems, using industry standards and appropriate codes of practice. Some of the units covered on the course include • Design principles and applications • Group project • Health, safety and welfare • Application of scientific principles to building services engineering • Applied mathematics • Management principles and application • Air-conditioning for industrial and commercial buildings • Low pressure hot water heating for non-domestic buildings
Entry Requirements A BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma or one A level. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Year 1 £520 x 5 modules = £2,600 (plus BTEC registration fee) Year 2 (½ year) £520 x 3 modules =£1,560 Progression Route This course is designed to provide progression onto the HND Diploma top-up or a higher level apprenticeship top-up which will also then offer a route to study a top-up degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline as well as progression to professional body membership.
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At a glance Qualification BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Course Length 1 ½ years Start Date September Location North Street Campus
HNC Diploma
HNC diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Part-time
(Civil Engineering) Course Overview This course provides the relevant vocational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in civil engineering. You will have the opportunity to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve engineering problems, using industry standards and appropriate codes of practice; develop personal and business skills, enabling you to contribute to the demands of a professional environment. Some of the units covered on the course include • Design principles and applications • Science and materials • Site surveying • Civil engineering construction • Structural analysis and design • Applied mathematics
Entry Requirements A BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma or one A level. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Year 1 £520 x 5 modules = £2,600 (plus BTEC registration fee) Year 2 (½ year) £520 x 3 modules =£1,560
At a glance Qualification BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma Course Length 1 ½ years Start Date September Location North Street Campus
Progression Route This course is designed to provide progression onto the HND Diploma top-up or a higher level apprenticeship top-up which will also then offer a route to study a top-up degree in civil or structural engineering, transportation and highways engineering or a related discipline as well as progression to professional body membership. Further Information You will have the option to apply for the Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering Technician Professional Review and the QUEST Technician Scholarship Scheme. www.lcb.ac.uk | info@lcb.ac.uk | 0113 222 6061 29
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HND Diploma
HND diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Course Overview This course provides students with a wide range of construction subjects at a more complex level of education, enabling successful students to enter into careers in architecture, surveying, planning, maintenance and construction management. Sixteen modules are required to complete the HND Diploma. Some of the units covered on the course include • Design principles and applications • Site surveying procedures • Technology of complex buildings • Science and materials • Health, safety and welfare • Project management • Management principles • Economics for construction • Building control procedures and legislation
Entry Requirements A Level 4 HNC Diploma for the part-time course or a Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma in a relevant subject or one A level with a minimum UCAS tariff of 80 points for the full-time course. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Full-time Year 1 £520 x 8 modules = £4,160 Year 2 £520 x 8 modules = £4,160 (includes BTEC registration fee) Part-time (top-up from HNC Diploma) Year 1 (½ year) £520 x 3 modules = £1,560 (plus BTEC registration fee)
Full-time Part-time
At a glance Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Course Length Full-time - 2 years Part-time (top-up from HNC Diploma) 1 ½ years Start Date September Location North Street Campus Progression Route This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress onto a range of further undergraduate studies in construction and related disciplines.
ear 2 Y £520 x 5 modules = £2,600
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HND Diploma
HND diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Full-time Part-time
(Building Services Engineering) Course Overview This course provides the relevant vocational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in building services engineering, such as design, consultancy and facilities management. You will have the opportunity to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve engineering problems, using industry standards and appropriate codes of practice and develop personal and business skills, enabling you to contribute to the demands of a professional environment. Sixteen modules are required to complete the HND Diploma.
Entry Requirements A Level 4 HNC Diploma for the part-time course or a Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Extended Diploma in a relevant subject or one A level with a minimum UCAS tariff of 80 points for the full-time course. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Full-time Year 1 £520 x 8 modules = £4,160
At a glance Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Course Length Full-time - 2 years Part-time (top-up from HNC Diploma) 1 ½ years Start Date September Location North Street Campus
Progression Route This Diploma provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress onto a range of further Part-time undergraduate studies (top-up from HNC Diploma) in building services Year 1 (½ year) engineering and related £520 x 3 modules = £1,560 disciplines. (plus BTEC registration fee) Year 2 £520 x 8 modules = £4,160 (includes BTEC registration fee)
Some of the units covered on the course include • Applied mathematics for complex engineering problems • Building management Year 2 systems £520 x 5 modules = £2,600 • Project management • Research project • Thermofluids and acoustics
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HND Diploma
HND diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Full-time Part-time
(Civil Engineering) Course Overview This course provides the relevant vocational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in civil engineering. You will have the opportunity to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve engineering problems, using industry standards and appropriate codes of practice; develop personal and business skills, enabling you to contribute to the demands of a professional environment. Sixteen modules are required to complete the HND Diploma. Some of the units covered on the course include • Design principles and applications • Management principles and applications • Analytical methods • Science and materials • Health, safety and welfare • Applied mathematics • Site surveying procedures • Engineering geology and soil mechanics • Civil engineering technology • Law and contract • Project management
Entry Requirements A Level 4 HNC Diploma for the part-time course or a Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma in a relevant subject or one A level with a minimum UCAS tariff of 80 points for the full-time course. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Full-time Year 1 £520 x 8 modules = £4,160 Year 2 £520 x 8 modules = £4,160 (includes BTEC registration fee) Part-time (top-up from HNC Diploma) Year 1 (½ year) £520 x 3 modules = £1,560 (plus BTEC registration fee) ear 2 Y £520 x 5 modules = £2,600
At a glance Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Course Length Full-time - 2 years Part-time (top-up from HNC Diploma) 1 ½ years Start Date September Location North Street Campus Progression Route This Diploma provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress onto a range of further undergraduate studies in civil or structural engineering and transportation and highways engineering. Further Information You will have the option to apply for the Institution of Civil Engineers, Engineering Technician Professional Review and the QUEST Technician Scholarship Scheme.
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Higher Apprenticeship
Sustainable Built Environment Course Overview The Higher Apprenticeship in Sustainable Built Environment provides vocational knowledge and skills necessary to those pursuing a career in a variety of disciplines including architecture, surveying, planning, maintenance, construction management, building services or civil engineering. You will have the opportunity to apply critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve built environment and engineering problems, using industry standards, appropriate codes of practice and work based evidence thereby developing personal and business skills, which will enable you to contribute to the demands of a professional environment. There are 3 pathways available so you can specialise in construction & the built environment, building services engineering or civil engineering. Sixteen modules are required to complete the HND Diploma and a portfolio of work based evidence is required for completion of the NVQ element of the apprenticeship.
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Some of the units covered on the course include • Design and management principles • Energy utilisation and efficiency • Civil engineering construction • Measurement, tendering and estimating • Site surveying procedures • Science and materials • Health, safety and welfare Entry Requirements A BTEC Extended Diploma or Subsidiary Diploma, a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or two A levels grade A* to E. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Your employer is responsible for any fees relating to an apprenticeship. *£4,160 – if you already have a HNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment *£8,320 – for those who do not have a HNC Diploma. *Note: prices exclude BTEC Registration Fees
At a glance Qualification Level 5 NVQ Diploma BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Course Length 1 to 3 years Start Date September but other starts may be available Location North Street Campus Progression Route The level 5 qualification provides students with the opportunity to progress onto a range of further undergraduate studies in construction management, building services and other related disciplines. Further Information You will have the option to apply for a CSCS card and potential technician level membership for a variety of built environment professional institutes.
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Higher Apprenticeship
Facilities Management (FM) Course Overview The Higher Apprenticeship in Facilities Management (FM) is a qualification where you will learn about the specifics of facilities management as well as general management topics. Facilities managers are responsible for the systems and people that make a building operate effectively, efficiently and safely. In many cases the facilities manager will be responsible for environmental management, business planning, risk management and are also likely to be responsible for a large team of staff, subcontractors and suppliers. There are various pathways available depending on the needs of the business you are working for.
Entry Requirements A relevant level 3 qualification. Appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Your employer is responsible for any fees relating to an apprenticeship. Level 4 - £4,190 Level 5 - £4,190 Progression Route The level 5 qualification provides students with the opportunity to progress onto the BIFM Level 6 Diploma or onto a range of further undergraduate studies in facilities management, building services and other related disciplines.
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At a glance Qualification BIFM Level 4 Diploma in FM and FM Practice BIFM Level 5 Diploma in FM and FM Practice Course Length Level 4 - 1 ½ years Level 5 - 1 ½ years Start Date September but other starts may be available Location North Street Campus
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Facilities Management
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(Building Services) Course Overview The Higher Apprenticeship in Facilities Management (Building Services) is a route that has been designed for facilities managers who specialise in the technical building engineering/service area. The course will appeal to anyone who already works in facilities management at an operational or supervisory level and wishes to further their career in this challenging area. Some of the units covered on the course include • Management principles and application • Applied mathematics • Services science and controls • Health, safety and welfare • Thermofluids and acoustics • Heating and air conditioning
Entry Requirements A BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma or Subsidiary Diploma, a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or two A levels grade A* to E. Alternative qualifications and appropriate experience may also be considered. Cost Your employer is responsible for any fees relating to an apprenticeship. Level 4 - £4,700 Level 5 - £4,700 Progression Route The level 5 qualification provides students with the opportunity to progress onto the BIFM Level 6 Diploma or onto a range of further undergraduate studies in facilities management, building services and other related disciplines.
At a glance Qualification BIFM Level 4 Diploma & Level 4 HNC Diploma BIFM Level 5 Certificate & Level 5 HND Diploma Course Length Level 4 - 1 ½ years Level 5 - 1 ½ years Start Date September but other starts may be available Location North Street Campus
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British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
Facilities Management Level 4 & 5 Course Overview Each module begins with attendance at College for 1 week, which is recommended but not compulsory. All course materials are available on the internet, allowing students to study without attending College. The BIFM Level 4 course is suitable for existing facilities supervisors or managers who are looking for progression to middle management. It may also be of interest to those in associated disciplines with suitable qualifications who wish to move into the facilities management profession. BIFM Level 5 is suitable for managers wishing to take on a more senior role by developing expertise in a strategic capacity.
Some of the units covered on the course include • Overview of facilities management • Facilities management strategy • People management • Support services operations • Health and safety • Leadership and management • Facilities management projects • Property, fabric and building services maintenance Entry Requirements A level 3 qualification or experience of working at a supervisory or managerial level in facilities management. Cost Full-time Level 4 - £3,100 Level 5 - £3,488 (includes BIFM registration)
Part-time Online Distance Learning
At a glance Qualification BIFM Level 4 Diploma BIFM Level 5 Diploma Course Length Level 4 – 1 year Level 5 – 1 year Start Date September but other starts may be available Location As the course is online, it can be completed anywhere with internet access. Progression Route The level 5 qualification provides students with the opportunity to progress onto the BIFM Level 6 Diploma or onto a range of further undergraduate studies in facilities management, building services and other related disciplines.
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British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
Facilities Management Level 6 Course Overview The highest facilities management qualification on offer at the College is the BIFM Level 6 Diploma. It is aimed at suitably qualified candidates or senior managers working at a strategic level. Applications will also be considered from anyone who has a degree level qualification in an associated subject. Some of the units covered on the course include • Strategic review and development of FM service provision • Corporate governance and risk • Driving innovation and change • Financial performance • Corporate responsibility and sustainability • Property and procurement strategy
Entry Requirements A level 5 qualification or experience of working at a managerial level in facilities management. Cost Full-time £3,774 (includes BIFM registration fee) Progression Route The level 6 qualification provides students with the opportunity to progress onto higher level facilities management studies.
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Online Distance Learning
At a glance Qualification BIFM Level 6 Diploma Course Length 1 year Start Date September but other starts may be available Location As the course is online, it can be completed anywhere with internet access.
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Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
CIOB Chartered Membership Programme (CMP) Course Overview The Chartered Membership Programme, formerly Experienced Practitioner Assessed Programme (EPA), is a route to MCIOB for individuals with significant management experience who lack formal qualifications at honours degree level. Typically those enrolling on the programme will have worked in a management role for 5 years. However, the programme is also suitable for a wide range of technical and specialist professionals working in the construction industry.
Some of the units covered on the course include • Construction technology • Management • Contracts and commercial practice • Health, safety and the environment Entry Requirements Typically those enrolled in the programme will have worked in a management role for 5 years. Cost £1280 (please see additional information)
The programme is made up of 4 modules designed to give students the specialist knowledge and skills required to manage construction projects effectively. The modules are delivered through approved providers.
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Part-time
At a glance Qualification CIOB Chartered Membership Programme Course Length 24 weeks – 2 evenings per week Start Date September Location North Street Campus Additional Information At the end of the CMP, workshops will be available to guide candidates through the Professional Review (PR), the final stage of the route to Chartered Membership. This workshop is aimed to guide the candidates through the requirements of the process and to discuss and review the PR application and assess them prior to submitting the required documentation to the CIOB. Start: May 2016 The delivery: 1 day workshop The cost: £350
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
CIOB Site Management Course Overview The Site Management Certificate and Diploma develop the knowledge and practical skills to enable candidates to deliver construction projects safely and efficiently. The programme provides an important route into a management role for trades operatives, apprentices and experienced supervisors and managers. The course provides the underpinning knowledge for the NVQ in Construction Site Management. Gaining a CIOB qualification provides evidence to employers and clients that an internationally recognised level of studies has been achieved. Some of the units covered on the course include • Project planning • Project control and monitoring • Managing the quality of site work • Managing health, safety, welfare and risk control at work • Managing dimensional control on site
•D eveloping and managing people • Improving managerial skills •C ontractual and legal responsibilities •E stimating and measuring work • Managing sub-contractors Entry Requirements A level 3 S/NVQ in a related subject, Level 3 Diploma in Site Supervisory Studies and/ or two years’ construction experience with areas of general responsibility.
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At a glance Qualification CIOB Level 4 Certificate CIOB Level 4 Diploma Course Length Certificate – 20 weeks Diploma – 40 weeks Start Date September Location North Street Campus
Cost Certificate - £945 (4 units) Diploma - £1,780 (8 units) Progression Route Depending on experience, you may be eligible to progress onto the CIOB Chartered Membership Programme or a Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management.
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Professional Courses
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (QCF) Course Overview This certificate is designed to prepare trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of contexts and develop practical teaching skills. To achieve the certificate, students must complete teaching practice that requires observation and assessment of performance. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including: • Individuals who are not currently teaching and training, but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements • Individuals who are currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun teaching and training, and who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements
Some of the units covered on the course include • Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training • Delivering education and training • Using resources for education and training • Assessing students in education and training • Planning to meet the needs of students in education and training students Entry Requirements Vocational expertise at level 3, functional skills at level 2 and be engaged in teaching or training adults. Cost £1,240 Progression Route Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (QCF)
• Individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a teaching qualification
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At a glance Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate Course Length 24 weeks Start Date Various Location North Street Campus or the workplace
Professional Courses
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training (QCF) Course Overview Prepares trainee teachers to teach in a range of contexts. Through a reflective practice approach to assessment, students will understand how to teach and train and be inspired to make learning more engaging. As part of the qualifications, students will undertake a micro-teach, which will equip them with experience required to facilitate learning. By observing other (micro-teach) sessions students can reflect on their own practice and improve their quality of teaching. There is a practice requirement which will assess and provide evidence of competence when undertaking teaching and/or training responsibilities.
Some of the units covered on the course include • Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training •D eveloping teaching, learning and assessment in education and training • Theories, principles and models in education and training • Wider professional practice and development in education and training Entry Requirements Vocational expertise at level 3, functional skills at level 2 and be engaged in teaching or training adults in a full time capacity.
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At a glance Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma Course Length 2 years Start Date September Location North Street Campus or the workplace
Cost £4,810
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Professional Courses
Construction Site Management Course Overview The NVQ Level 6 allows you to gain recognition for the construction management skills you already have, through the On-site Assessment & Training (OSAT) route. This is a process which enables the ‘experienced worker’ to achieve National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) through the QCF framework by gaining credits towards a full qualification. Some of the units covered on the course include • Building and civil engineering • Conservation • Demolition • Residential
Entry Requirements A construction related NVQ Level 3 and 2 years’ experience or 4 years’ site management experience. Cost £1,390£1,390 Progression Route Applicants must complete further study i.e. NVQ or degree top-up to CIOB Chartered Membership Programme to be eligible for professional review with the CIOB for corporate membership.
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On-site Assessment & Training (OSAT)
At a glance Qualification Level 6 NVQ Diploma Course Length 6 months to 1 year Start Date Start dates are flexible Location North Street Campus
Professional Courses
Construction Senior Management Course Overview The NVQ Level 7 allows you to gain recognition for the construction management skills you already have, through the On-site Assessment & Training (OSAT) route. This is a process which enables the ‘experienced worker’ to achieve National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) through the QCF framework by gaining credits towards a full qualification.
Entry Requirements A construction related NVQ Level 4 or 6 and 2 years’ experience or 5 years’ senior management experience.
On-site Assessment & Training (OSAT)
At a glance Qualification Level 7 NVQ Diploma Course Length 6 months to 1 year
Cost £1,590 Progression Route Applicants are eligible for professional review with the CIOB for corporate membership.
Start Date Start dates are flexible Location North Street Campus
Some of the units covered on the course include • Health and safety • Project planning • Resource management • Environmental management
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Professional Courses
NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety Entry Requirements It is a recommended qualification for those wishing to prove competence towards the requirements of the Construction Design & Management Regulations as Health and Safety Co-ordinator. You should attend if you are an existing or potential Health and Safety Co-ordinator Some of the units covered (Planning Supervisor), on the course include Construction Site Manager • Foundations in construction and Supervisor. health and safety Cost • Risk assessment and risk £1,695 + £100 exam fee control (payable directly to NEBOSH) • Hazards associated with Progression Route construction work Successful applicants on this • Health and safety law and course may look to being legal requirements recognised as a competent • Incident investigation, person for construction site recording and reporting health and safety. • Manual and mechanical Further Information handling This course can be delivered • Working at heights in-house or the workplace to • Excavation work and suit your training needs. confined spaces Course Overview The NEBOSH Certificate is an accredited level 3 qualification designed to help those with construction management responsibilities and for those who are required to provide routine, day-to-day advice on health, safety and welfare in construction work.
• Chemical and biological hazards and controls
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At a glance Qualification NEBOSH National Construction Certificate Course Length 1 day per week for 15 weeks plus examination and an assessment project Start Date Courses run on a frequent basis and are subject to demand Location North Street Campus or the workplace
Further Information Admissions Policy The College will aim to ensure that all enquiries and applications for admissions are handled fairly and efficiently. The Student Services Manager is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate action is taken in response to course enquiries. Initial enquiries will receive a response within two working days of receipt. Detailed enquiries, which may have been passed to a Faculty Director for action, will receive a response within five working days of receipt. Applicants for full-time programmes should apply through UCAS, see page 9 for further details. Applicants can also attend the College open events.
The College can provide course or other information in a variety of different formats, including large print paper copies and computer word-processed texts on disc or email. An individual guidance interview with a Careers Adviser can also be arranged.
Equality and Inclusion - We Welcome Everyone Leeds College of Building recognises that there are certain groups of people who may face particular educational and vocational disadvantages, which need to be addressed through a firm commitment to the ethos of equality and diversity in education and employment. The College celebrates and values the diversity brought to the College by students from a variety of backgrounds. A copy of the College’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy is available on request in standard and alternative formats or can be downloaded from our website – www.lcb.ac.uk. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Leeds College of Building has a statutory and moral duty to ensure that the College safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and vulnerable adults receiving education and training at the College. The College holds as one of its highest priorities the health, safety and welfare of all children and adults involved in courses or activities which come under its responsibility. The College aims to take a preventative approach to protecting children and vulnerable adults from potential harm or damage and will ensure the maximum is done to provide a safe environment for them in the College. The College has designated child protection staff who are available to help and support learners who need it. The College Child Protection Policy is published on the website www.lcb.ac.uk.
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