Buildings use about 40% of global energy, 25% of global water and 40% of global resources in their construction and operation. Governments around the world have recognised the importance of tackling energy consumption in the built environment, and have instituted legislation to address these issues. These have often been supported by financial incentives to implement alternative energy systems and processes. They are also governed by rigorous targets and deadlines. Technologies that harness solar, wind and hydro energy are now established systems for generating power and heat. Along with other innovations such as heat pumps and bio-fuel, these are often incorporated into the design for new construction projects. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to describe, analyse and evaluate modern civil engineering procedures, apply this skill and knowledge to the design of infrastructure and produce solutions to address hazards and problems encountered in civil engineering projects.

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The Unit will be accredited by Pearson, using the HN Flex service and can be used to contribute towards an HNC in Construction & the Built Environment or a higher apprenticeship which uses this HNC as the training element. The participant will gain increased confidence within the scope of the subject area in the workplace and/or in interview. It will also allow participants to assess whether they would wish to develop a career relevant to the subject area.

All programmes are open to Londoners who meet the following criteria:

• UK resident and living in London
• Aged 18+
• Do not hold a level 4 (post-college/sixth form) qualification
• Either employed (and earning less than London Living Wage) or unemployed/economically inactive