SGMC Prospectus 2021-22_v1.2.2 FINAL

DESIGN ENGINEER
CONSTRUCT (DEC)
COURSE INFORMATION
Qualification
Level 3
Entry
Requirements
DESCRIPTION
TQUK Diploma
In addition to the
entry requirements
for mixed A Level /
vocational courses
(page 15), you will
need a 6 for Maths
GCSE.
DEC is an exciting and engaging
blend of creativity and technical
analysis. You will be challenged to
design a multi-use building for your
local area and will learn about the
variety of professions across the
construction sector and how they
interact with each other. You will
also engage with professionals in
the sector, use the most relevant
industry standard software, and
develop the skills to evaluate and
present a sustainable design
project.
DISTINCTIVE MODULES
services aspects
• Life cycle and financial planning
• Evaluating and documenting a
project
COMBINES WELL WITH
Maths, Science, Art, Graphic Design,
Photography, Geography.
ASSESSMENT
40% portfolio evidence and 60%
written examination.
PROGRESSION
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
Progress into degree level study,
apprenticeship or degreeapprenticeship.
EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
Links to careers in architecture,
engineering and construction
management.
• Defining a sustainable
construction project
• Developing a project
• Investigating design, structural
and services aspects
• Delivering design, structural and
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