This course is designed to inspire and enthuse students to consider a career in the construction sector. It gives students the opportunity to gain a broad understanding, knowledge of, and skills in, the construction sector. It supports progression to a more specialised level 3 vocational or academic construction course or an apprenticeship
and gives students the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter employment within a wide range of junior job roles across the construction industry.
Qualification
Minimum qualification: Level 1 Tech Award
Component 1: Construction Technology External assessment set and marked by Pearson, completed under supervised conditions. The assessment will be completed in 1.5 hours within the period timetabled by Pearson. 60 marks.
Component 2: Construction in Practice Non-exam internal assessment set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. The Pearson-set Assignment will be completed in approximately 8 hours of supervised assessment. 60 marks
Component 3: Construction and Design Non-exam internal assessment set by Pearson, marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. The Pearson-set Assignment will be completed in approximately 2 hours of monitored preparation and 6 hours of supervised assessment. 60 marks
Progression opportunities
The Tech Award in Construction and the Built Environment provides the skills, knowledge and understanding for Level 2 learners to progress to:
- Other Level 2 vocational qualifications
- Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals, specifically the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 in Construction
- Related academic qualifications
- Employment within the construction industry