Certificate in Ready Mixed Concrete Technology
Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- We've developed this course with employers in the construction industry, so you can be sure you're learning relevant and up to date information.
- You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification, which will help to set you apart from others in the industry.
- This course is supported by the Institute of Asphalt Technology and the Institute of Quarrying.
About the course
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to progress their career within the construction industry.
You'll mainly study by distance learning, but you will need to come to Derby for three weekends during the eight month course for tutorials. These consist of a mixture of classroom teaching and discussion with teaching staff and other students.
You'll receive course materials in electronic form, and you'll also have electronic access to our library and other learning resources.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
When you successfully complete this course, you'll be able to continue your professional development by going on to study other related courses, such as the Diploma in Quarry Technology or Diploma in Asphalt Technology.
This course gives you exemption from the Construction Materials module for each of these diplomas.
How you'll learn
You'll study by distance learning, supported by three Saturday tutorials each year, held in Derby at the Enterprise Centre. Course materials are currently paper based and are fully supported by electronic access to the library and other learning resources. However, many of the learning materials will soon become available in electronic format.
While the course is extremely rewarding, it must be appreciated that this form of study demands a considerable commitment in terms of time and effort outside working hours. It's therefore important that you're self motivated and prepared to devote at least three hours per week to study, for the duration of the course.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September 2012
Fees
UK students
- £650 (in total)
Non UK students
- £1,950 (in total)
The course fee includes the provision of the key text and catering at weekend tutorial sessions. It does not include accommodation for weekend tutorials, the study tour or fees for sitting exams overseas
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2011 and August 2012. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change.
Course length
The course will take you about eight months to complete, and you'll normally have to fit it around your work commitments. You'll usually need to study for at least three hours each week, so you need to be self-motivated.
Entry requirements
These courses are open to all. If you have experience of working in the production of concrete ...
