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.

Interested in a Career in Construction & Built Environment?

If you want to find out more about the careers available to those who choose to study Construction & Built Environment, you can chat to a member of our careers team.

Construction & Built Environment Courses

OCN NI Level 2 Retrofit Skills for Building Fabric & Services - GRASP

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...

View OCN NI Level 2 Retrofit Skills for Building Fabric & Services - GRASP

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...

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

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...

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

BEng (Hons) Building Services with Sustainable Energy (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...

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

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, ...

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering (RQF)

Dungannon 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 civil engineering, 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 civil engineering through hands-on exper...

View Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering (RQF)

Passivhaus Tradesperson - GRASP

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

This course is aimed at trades people who are currently employed in the construction sector, or for anyone planning a self build of a passive house. It will suit building contractors and tradespersons on high performance building envelopes; as well as designers and consultants interested in the practical skills required of building to the Passive House standard. ...

View Passivhaus Tradesperson - GRASP

Passivhaus Designer - GRASP

Dungannon Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Level 5 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 such as Architects, Building Services Engineers and Construction Contractors. ...

View Passivhaus Designer - GRASP

Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil  Engineering

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

This programme is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific practical and professional skills in analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communication. The programme also aims to prepare learners to progress to Honours Degree level study or directly enter employment as a highly sk...

View Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil  Engineering

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

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

This programme is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific practical and professional skills in analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communication. The programme also aims to prepare learners to progress to Honours Degree level study or directly enter employment as a highly sk...

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

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 programme is designed to prepare you for a wide range of careers within Construction Engineering and Surveying, including Building, Land and Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Site Engineering. You will develop a holistic understanding of construction, acquiring cutting-edge technical skills and knowledge essential for success in the modern, digital Construction Industry. The curri...

View Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying - HLA

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 Foundation Degree offers a wide range of modules including Law, Computer Aided Design CAD, Site Management and Surveying. These modules equip students for careers in Site Engineering, Project Management, Site Surveying and Architectural Design. This Foundation Degree gives students a broad insight into many job roles within the Construction industry.

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

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

Dungannon 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...

View 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)

Dungannon 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...

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

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

Dungannon 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...

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

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...

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

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