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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment .

360 GLH, Equivalent in size to one A Level.

4 units of study.

The units studied are:

1 Construction Principles.

2 Construction Design.

4 Construction Technology.

5 Health and Safety in Construction.

The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the construction sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in construction-related subjects. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

GCSE Maths pass required for entry.

Assessment details:

Each unit will be individually assessed via a series of tasks, assignments, internal and external exams completed by the student.  2 Units are externally assessed by Pearson namely: Unit 1 Construction principles & Unit 2: Construction Design. An external exam in Unit 1 is undertaken in June of Yr 13 and a Synoptic Assessment for Unit 2 takes place May of Year 14.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.

720 GLH Equivalent in size to two A Levels.

10 units of which 7 are mandatory but school can choose 3 further units.

The 7 mandatory units studied are:

1 Construction Principles.

2 Construction Design.

4 Construction Technology.

5 Health and Safety in Construction.

6 Surveying in Construction.

7 Graphical Detailing in Construction.

8 Building Regulations and Control in Construction.

Plus 3 others which will be chosen from either:

Building Information Modelling, Site Engineering for Construction, Management of a Construction Project, Building Surveying in Construction, Measurement Techniques in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Offsite and Onsite Alternative Construction Methods, Renewable Energy for Housing, The Housing Industry.

The Diploma is designed to be the substantive part of a 16–19 study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. This programme may include other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support progression to higher education courses in construction areas before entering employment. The additional qualification(s) studied allow learners either to give breadth to their study programme by choosing a contrasting subject, or to give it more focus by choosing a complementary subject. This qualification can also be used to progress to Higher Apprenticeships. A-C in both GCSE Maths and GCSE Construction required for entry.

Assessment details:

Each unit will be individually assessed via a series of tasks, assignments, internal and external exams completed by the student.  2 Units are externally assessed by Pearson namely: Unit 1 Construction principles & Unit 2: Construction Design. An external exam in Unit 1 is undertaken in June of Year 13 and a Synoptic Assessment for Unit 2 takes place in May of Year 14.

Skills developed:

• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: Students use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology.
• Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation.
• Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

Both qualifications provide transferable knowledge and skills for higher education and/or employment:

The transferable skills that universities value include:

• the ability to learn independently.
• the ability to research actively and methodically.
• being able to give presentations and being active group members.

BTEC Nationals provide a vocational context in which learners can become prepared for life-long learning through:

• reading technical texts
• analytical skills.

Career Opportunities:

•  Quantity Surveyor
• Joiner
• Architect
• Bricklayer
• Structural Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Site Supervisor
• Contracts Manager
• Plasterer
• Planner
• Building Control Officer
• Plumber
• Project Manager
• Estimator
• Estate Agent
• Research Officer
• Environmental Adviser
• Business Management