Professional Skills for Construction (CertHE)
Introduction
Our CertHE programmes have been specifically designed to give you a range of skills sought by employers when considering applications to higher and degree apprenticeships.
During your studies, you will gain the specialist and transferable skills to enable you to identify and solve real-world engineering problems and to confidently apply knowledge in a dynamic workplace environment.
The programme team will work with you to develop your practical, verbal and written skills — whilst allowing you to demonstrate to potential employers that you can plan and work effectively independently and with other people to deliver on your objectives… the skills that employers want!
The course will be delivered through a mix of online delivery, face to face theory and practical sessions.
This will be delivered over three days per week in a blended learning format with an additional period of workplace learning.
Theory and practical sessions will be at UWTSD’s new Waterfront Campus in Swansea.
The programme team will work with students and industrial partners to provide opportunities for students to gain work experience within a real industrial environment or within the university.
Why choose this course?
Our CertHE programmes have been specifically designed to give you a range of skills sought by employers when considering applications to higher and degree apprenticeships.
During your studies, you will gain the specialist and transferable skills to enable you to identify and solve real-world engineering problems and to confidently apply knowledge in a dynamic workplace environment.
The programme team will work with you to develop your practical, verbal and written skills — whilst allowing you to demonstrate to potential employers that you can plan and work effectively independently and with other people to deliver on your objectives… the skills that employers want!
The course will be delivered through a mix of online delivery, face to face theory and practical sessions.
This will be delivered over three days per week in a blended learning format with an additional period of workplace learning.
Theory and practical sessions will be at UWTSD’s new Waterfront Campus in Swansea.
The programme team will work with students and industrial partners to provide opportunities for students to gain work experience within a real industrial environment or within the university.
Overview
The course will be delivered through a mix of online delivery, face to face theory and practical sessions. This will be delivered over three days per week in a blended learning format. Theory and practical sessions will be at UWTSD’s new Waterfront campus in Swansea.
The programme team will work with students and industrial partners to provide opportunities for students to gain work experience within a real industrial environment or within the university.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (CertHE)
Applied Analytics (10 credits; compulsory)
Construction Materials (10 credits; compulsory)
Construction Technology - Past and Present (10 credits; compulsory)
Digital Estimating and Measurement in Construction (10 credits; compulsory)
Digital Technologies (10 credits; compulsory)
Group Project for CertHE (20 credits; compulsory)
Problem Solving Techniques (20 credits; compulsory)
Project Management for Construction (10 credits; compulsory)
Skills for Academic Success (20 credits; compulsory)
Entry Criteria
We are interested in people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals with varying levels of prior experience or qualifications.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
The module assessments are comprised of coursework and practical exercises in order to closely resemble the way in which you will use knowledge and skills in the workplace.
Career Opportunities
Employability skills are embedded within each of the modules of the programmes. Communication, work-place etiquette, creative problem solving, team working and practical skills are developed further throughout the programme.
After successful completion of the Certificate of Higher Education Programmes, students may choose to stay at the University and progress onto various BEng, BSc, HND or HNC programmes.
The progression opportunities are detailed below:
CertHE – Skills for Construction
On successful completion of the CertHE, there will be options to progress onto a full-time BSc (Hons) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Diploma (HND) programmes in:
BSc (Hons) /HND/ HNC Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) / HND/ HNC Construction Management
BSc (Hons) / HND/ HNC Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) / HND / HNC Building Surveying
BSc (Hons) / HND / HNC Architectural Technology
Individuals who are successful in gaining suitable employment will have the opportunity to apply for Higher Apprenticeship.