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Introduction to Building Pathology

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course
  • Start Date(s): 18 April 2024
  • Duration: 10 weeks, Thursday 5.30 - 8 pm
  • Study Mode(s): Short course
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

Are you currently out of employment and looking to get your career back on track? Our fully-funded course in building pathology could be for you.

The programme has been designed to widen your understanding of low-carbon building practices and meet the demands of employers in the construction and built environment sector.

This course will allow you to:

  • gain an understanding of the environmental challenges that currently face the construction industry and opportunities to tackle these.
  • explore energy efficiency, technologies and strategies.
  • learn about the tools and strategies that can be used to assess and improve building fabric.
  • develop your understanding of retrofit technologies and assessment strategies.
  • learn about the heritage and conservation of older buildings and the legislative framework that is in place to protect them in the UK.

Green Skills Bootcamps

Our Green Skills Bootcamps are funded by The Department for Education under the Skills for Life programme. Granting eligible learners across the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, or Lincolnshire regions access to the technical training required to secure employment within the low-carbon construction sector.

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  • A fully-funded opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
  • The flexible course is designed to fit around your commitments.

What you’ll study

You will study a range of modules over 10 weeks including:

Sustainability in construction

You will develop an understanding of the environmental challenges, impacts, and opportunities for buildings.

Energy management

On this module, you will explore energy efficiency, technologies, and strategies.

Building pathology

This module will allow you to learn the tools and strategies for assessing and improving the building fabric.

Retro-fit technologies

Develop your knowledge and understanding of retro-fit technologies and suitable assessment strategies.

Heritage and conservation

You will learn practical methods in which you manage older buildings, ensuring that you're adhering to UK legislation.

How you’re taught

Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of workshops, demonstrations, seminar groups and tutorials.

Staff Profiles

Dr Yangang Xing - Associate Professor

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Dr. Yangang Xing is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment. My goal at NTU is to create exciting environment mo

Amrit Sagoo - Head of Department

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

Dr Amrit Sagoo is the Head of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University.

David Walker - Principal Lecturer

School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment

David Walker is Principal Lecturer in Construction and Course Leader on the BSc (Hons) Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveyor Pathway).

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Entry requirements

To apply for this course you must:

  • be over the age of 19;
  • live in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, or Lincolnshire.
  • Have a qualification in a built environment subject that is at least Level 3 with a minimum of 12 UCAS credits.
  • Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to an A-Level certification. Your credits should be detailed on your certificate.

For most Skills Bootcamps, no previous knowledge in the subject is needed – you just need a good grasp of the English language and the willingness to learn new skills.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

Fees and funding

Mode of studyFee
10 weeks (6 hours per week)£675*

*Our Green Skills Bootcamps are funded by The Department for Education, granting eligible learners across the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, or Lincolnshire regions access to the technical training required to secure employment within the low-carbon construction sector.

How to apply

To apply for a place on this course please complete our application form.

If you have any questions please contact us at david.walker02@ntu.ac.uk.