Posted on: 28/06/24
Built Environment
Are you looking for a career in a specific professional discipline, such as quantity surveying, architecture, building surveying, construction management, interior design, or civil engineering? We can offer entry into these professional career routes at NC Level 6, HNC Level 7 and HND Level 8, with seamless progression to degree-level studies at our partner universities.
Why choose Built Environment
There are many career paths emerging from courses in the Built Environment. Graduates can move into many different roles, including Building Surveyor, ensuring integrity and compliance of construction projects; Architectural Technician, providing technical support in the creation of building designs; or Furniture Designer and 3D Designer, where innovative design combines with practical application.
So, if your ambition is to build a career in built environment, Fife College can offer you a solid foundation in whichever area interests you.
What we offer
- Quantity Surveying
- Architectural Technology
- Building Surveying
- Construction Management
- 3D Design (Interior Design & Furniture)
- Civil Engineering
Progress to a degree
Did you know that studying for an HNC or HND qualification is the equivalent of first year (HNC) or second year (HND) of a degree at university? Our courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year 2 or 3 of a related degree at a wide range of our partner universities.
So studying at Fife College can be a more cost-effective, local alternative route to the same degree in Scotland, in the same amount of time!
Find out more about degree pathways.
Callum Blyth
HND: 3D Design (Interiors)
“I am going to university…if you had said that to me five years ago, I would not have believed you.”
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Intermediate Certificate: 3D Design (Furniture, Interior and Product) (School Pupils Only)
This program sets you up with the must-have skills to kickstart a cool career in the design world. Dive into exciting projects that will push your practical skills and design know-how to the next level. With subjects woven together, you'll tackle assessments for different areas within single projects. Expect hands-on design projects as the main focus, spiced up with a sprinkle of written assessments.
HND: Architectural Technology
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Architectural Technology, at SCQF level 8, extends upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the Higher National Certificate (HNC). This program encompasses a range of subjects, including the impact on the evolution of Scottish architecture, construction technology (both in domestic construction and specialised systems), mathematics, Scottish construction law, and the regulatory control of building. The successful completion of the course allows you to pursue the full honours degree at one of our partner Universities. This qualification provides a pathway for graduates to apply for Chartered Membership with CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists).
HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design
The application of Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) is a powerful means of illustrating 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional and animated drawings, using the latest in computer technology. This highly sought after HNC equips you with the necessary skills to enter the design labour market, or to progress onto a higher level qualification in this specialist field.
Foundation Apprenticeship: Construction (School Pupils Only)
This course introduces Construction Craft and a construction based project, offered in collaboration between the school and college. It blends practical and theoretical learning, covering four practical subjects, two theory units, and hands-on projects. Classes are held on Mondays/Wednesdays at Halbeath Dunfermline campus and Tuesdays/Thursdays at Stenton Glenrothes campus. Geared towards school students seeking extra challenges, it provides practical skills and theoretical insights.
HNC: Construction Management
This nationally recognised course has been designed to provide all the knowledge and understanding necessary for a career in construction management.
National Progression Award: Construction Skills (CECA) Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services
The CECA Scotland Academy at Fife College is a training to work pathway creating qualified Civil Engineering Operatives. This short course and qualification involves 18 weeks full time at college and is a practical course delivered outdoors. Covering all aspects of health, wellbeing and working safety, it focuses on ground related works such as finding services, digging and reinstating ground, working with concrete, kerbs and drainage. If you enjoy practical work and being outdoors, this is the course for you!
Skills for Work: Engineering Skills National 5 (Glenrothes) (Schools Pupils Only)
The National 5 Skills for Work Course: Engineering Skills at SCQF level 5 provides an introduction to the engineering sector and a progression route into Level 6 Engineering courses offered at Fife College, as well as giving you preparatory skills to then apply for trade apprenticeships / employment in industry. This is a hand-on practical course delivered in the comprehensive automotive workshops at the Stenton Campus Glenrothes, has been specifically designed for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the automotive, mechanical, electrical, fabrication and welding, or manufacturing engineering industries. You will also develop many transferable skills, including time-management, communication, problem-solving and team-working.
HNC: 3D Design (Furniture and Product Design) SCQF Level 7
Fife has a long history of providing training for the furniture industry, and we continue to develop the highest standards of skill and craftsmanship for which this course is recognised. Design and manufacture projects are integrated to fully enhance the design and make ethos and the course aims to enable you to develop innovative and creative designs for furniture related artefacts.
HNC: 3D Design (Interiors) SCQF Level 7
This is the first year entry level 3D design course specialising in Interior Design, introducing the skills needed to design spaces and places for people, creating interior schemes and solving problems to improve the world around us. It enables you to develop the creative process, hand and CAD drawing skills, while gaining the technical skills needed for jobs in the interior design profession, or to build a portfolio to gain access into the HND level course, or a place at university.
HNC: Architectural Technology SCQF Level 7
This is a varied course that provides a valuable insight into the diverse technical aspects which are fundamental to the architectural profession. It is a mainly theory-based course which includes the important knowledge and skills for successful employment, studied in the context of both practical and theoretical classes.
HNC: Quantity Surveying SCQF Level 7
This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to start a career in Quantity Surveying or Estimating. It is also ideal for those already working in the sector who are looking to gain a promotion. Please note: If you would like to do this course full-time, please apply on The HND Quantity Surveying.
HND: 3D Design (Furniture and Product Design) SCQF Level 8
Fife has a long history of providing training for the furniture industry, and we continue to develop the highest standards of skill and craftsmanship for which this course is recognised. Design and manufacture projects are integrated to fully enhance the design and make ethos and the course aims to enable you to develop innovative and created design for furniture related artefacts.