Construction opportunities are increasingly being shaped by the drive for sustainable solutions which support the development of buildings which have greatly reduced energy demands. South West College is well positioned to support this transition.

Construction & Built Environment Courses

OCN NI Level 2 Retrofit Skills for Building Fabric & Services

Dungannon Further Education Construction & Built Environment Level 2 Part-Time

This Retrofit course has been developed to up-skill and re-skill the workforce in the skills and knowledge required to meet the demands of the construction industry and local and regional employers. The learner will gain knowledge and skills relating to the following: Understand the process of retrofitting domestic dwellings. The appropriate methods to achieve airtig...

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BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering & Management -HLA (Top-up) (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Omagh Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 6 Part-Time

The overarching aim of the BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering and Management (Top-up) programme is to produce high calibre graduates who shall have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many disciplines of construction engineering and construction management. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent construction managers and engin...

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OCN NI L4 3D CAD / Building Information Modelling BIM / Revit

Dungannon Higher Education Computer Aided Design (CAD) Construction & Built Environment Level 4 Part-Time

This course is aimed at those who would benefit from a knowledge of Building Information Modelling BIM software, in this case Autodesk Revit. Students learn through hands on activities, and tutor led practical demonstrations of the software in use. Skills Focus funding available towards course fees for eligible employers to up skill staff or for self employed students. Please ask for further de...

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BEng (Hons) Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Top-up) (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 6 Full-Time Part-Time

The overarching aim of the BEng (Hons) Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Top-up) programme is to produce high calibre graduates who shall have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many disciplines of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Energy. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent project managers and eng...

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Further Education Construction & Built Environment Level 3 Part-Time

The aim of this course is to build upon the interest learners may already have in the field of civil engineering, to develop their skills, deepen their understanding, and prepare them either to progress to Higher Education in the field, advance within their current employment or enter the industry directly. The practical nature of the course helps develop the learner's expertise in the area of ...

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City & Guilds Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design

Dungannon Further Education Computer Aided Design (CAD) Construction & Built Environment Level 2 Part-Time

City & Guilds Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design (using Autocad) is an ideal qualification for anyone employed at any level in the design or manufacturing sector to achieve, particularly if you wish to increase your knowledge and skills in order to progress your career. Autocad is used extensively in the fields of construction, engineering and product design with employers in these i...

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (RQF)

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Further Education Construction & Built Environment Level 3 Full-Time

The aim of this course is to build upon the interest learners may already have in the field of construction, to develop their skills, deepen their understanding, and prepare them either to progress to Higher Education in the field, or to enter the industry directly. The practical nature of the course helps develop the learner's expertise in the area of construction through hands-on experience, ...

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Passivhaus Tradesperson

Enniskillen Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 4 Part-Time

This course is aimed at people who are currently employed with a background in the construction sector. It will suit those looking to work as building contractors and tradespersons on high performance building envelopes as well as designers and consultants looking to learn the practical skills required of building to the Passive House standard. Skills Focus funding available towards course fees...

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Passivhaus Designer

Dungannon Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 4 Part-Time

This course is designed to prepare students for the Passive House Institute Certified European PassivHaus Designer’s (CEPH) exam. It is appropriate for construction industry professionals and contractors. Skills Focus funding available towards course fees for eligible employers to up skill staff or for self employed students. Please ask for further details. Passivhaus Designer course fee...

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil  Engineering

Omagh Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 Full-Time Part-Time

The FdEng in Civil Engineering has an industry focused approach to infrastructure design and construction, where graduates develop an extensive range of professional subject knowledge and technical skills. This STEM programme has fully embraced and embedded a host of innovative curriculum approaches to empower people and industry to shape infrastructural development for a more inclusive society...

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering (HLA)

Omagh Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 Part-Time

Students enrolling on the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering will undertake the Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering on a part-time basis to fulfil their ‘off-the-job’ training requirements. This course is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific...

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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying - HLA

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 Part-Time

This course is designed to prepare you for many careers in Construction Engineering and Surveying - Building, Land and Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Site Engineering. You will have a holistic approach to all areas of construction through gaining cutting edge technical skills and knowledge necessary for the modern digital Construction Industry. It will provide you with specific practic...

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Ulster University Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Construction Engineering with Surveying

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 Full-Time Part-Time

This course is designed to prepare you for many careers in Construction Engineering and Surveying - Building, Land and Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Site Engineering. You will have a holistic approach to all areas of construction through gaining cutting edge technical skills and knowledge necessary for the modern digital Construction Industry. It will provide you with specific practic...

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Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy - HLA (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 Part-Time

Embarking upon a career in Building Services with Sustainable Energy can open a wide variety of career choices, for example, a career path that can lead you into a mechanical, electrical or a renewable engineering aspect of a building's envelope. Building Services Engineers also have a growing role in the deployment of renewable energy systems, sustainability and energy efficiency in bu...

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Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 Full-Time Part-Time

Embarking upon a career in Building Services with Sustainable Energy can open a wide variety of career choices, for example, a career path that can lead you into a mechanical, electrical or a renewable engineering aspect of a building's envelope. Building Services Engineers also have a growing role in the deployment of renewable energy systems, sustainability and energy efficiency in bu...

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BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering & Management (Top-up) (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 6 Full-Time Part-Time

The overarching aim of the BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering and Management (Top-up) programme is to produce high calibre graduates who shall have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many disciplines of construction engineering and construction management. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent construction managers and engin...

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BEng (Hons) Building Services with Sustainable Energy HLA (Top Up) (Validated by The Open University)

Dungannon Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 6 Part-Time

The overarching aim of the BEng (Hons) Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Top-up) programme is to produce high calibre graduates who shall have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many disciplines of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Energy. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent project managers and eng...

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Progression

Level Options Course Options
Level 3 Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering (RQF)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (RQF)

Pearson Level 3 National Diploma in Construction with National Extended Certificate in Agriculture
Level 4 Higher Education courses accredited by NOCN Level 4 Digital Surveying

Passivhaus Designer

Passivhaus Tradesperson
Level 5/6 Degree courses accredited by BEng (Hons) Degree in Building Services with Sustainable Energy (1 year Top-up) (Validated by The Open University)

BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction Engineering & Management (1 year Top-up) (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy - HLA (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Validated by The Open University)

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying - HLA

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering (HLA)

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering