Concrete is an important construction material. Develop your knowledge of concrete mix design and product quality whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
The distinctive nature of this programme is represented by the flexibility of its design and delivery. Its construction and innovative modes of delivery recognise the diverse and dispersed nature of not only the industry itself, but the potential student body it will serve. Due to the geographical spread of the industry, manufacturing sites and offices are often remote and isolated. Technical and operational staff very often spend a significant proportion of their time working outdoors, can be transient (with seasonal working activities sometimes playing a part) and they may also find that they are suddenly re-located, in some cases abroad. The provision offered within this programme of study, has had to evolve to meet the needs of such learners: taking advantage not only of traditional teaching and learning techniques, but utilising the most advanced learning technology for teaching, learning, supervision and assessment.
Key Characteristics
- The programme is designed to enable agile delivery of the teaching and learning activities. The programme delivery model comprises a blended distance learning model, which allows on-line learning material to be supported by face-to-face sessions
- Delivery of face-to-face teaching is undertaken at the Enterprise Centre which provides a more corporate environment
- Assessment strategies allow direct application of knowledge learned which is directly related to the workplace.
The programme enables the following opportunities:
- Equips learners for shortfall in international, national and local development needs
- Develops the learner's knowledge and understanding of the Ready Mixed Concrete sector and the context in which it operates, including global and environmental influences
- Enables a learner to develop their intellectual breadth and be able to make integrative links across the various areas of their organisations
- Increases capacity to learn, both on the programme and as independent lifelong learners following completion of the programme
- Provides an academically rigorous and challenging programme of study aligned with the QAA Qualification Framework enhancing critical and reflective practice
- Provides flexible learning opportunities in a diverse environment that widens participation.
