What is the purpose of this qualification?
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to progress to employment within organisations that use Building Information Modelling (BIM). Alternatively learners may use this qualification as the foundation to further study in the sector.
This qualification has been developed in collaboration with a large FE college in response to the needs of the local area.
Learner target groups include:
• Graduates who need to develop skills to get a job
• Those in the workplace who need up skilling
It supports progression to employment with an employer who uses BIM
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
The qualification provides learners with knowledge and understanding of the core concepts of construction and civil engineering, the core concepts of infrastructure projects and the core concepts of BIM. They then apply this knowledge and understanding to complete a major project.
Progression & Entry Requirements
There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications or units prior to undertaking this/these qualifications.
There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding prior to undertaking this qualification. However, centres should review the prior qualifications and experience of each learner and consider whether they provide the necessary foundations to undertake the programme of study at level 3.
The qualification will support learners to progress to employment in organisations that use Building Information Modelling. Alternatively learners may use this qualification as the foundation to further study in the sector.
