**Course Information**
Higher National qualifications in Architectural Technology for England include enhanced work-related curriculum that is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways, equipping students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to further higher education study.

Delivery Model: Full time (2 days per week for 30 weeks, September - May)

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.

Occupational Profile: 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.

**Entry Requirements**
BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction
GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English.
Other related Level 3 qualifications
An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
Relevant work experience, or
An international equivalent to the above qualifications.

**Course content**
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

**Assessment**
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

**Materials**
Digital equipment including computers, software and cameras will be made available to you by the college, but a personal laptop can be useful for self study. Materials that you will need to purchase for your course will include; a pen, note paper and a calculator.

**Progression**
Equipping students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to further higher education study:
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
BSc (Hons) Construction Technology
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology & Design.