BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in Construction and The Built Environment  

Exam Board: Pearsons

The construction industry is one of the UK’s most important sectors. In 2018 it employed, directly or indirectly, around 2.4 million people and accounted for £117 bn of the value to the UK economy. The range of jobs available is large, covering traditional craft trades, large civil engineering infrastructure projects, housebuilding, design and consultancy, and the professions such as architecture, management and surveying. Study of this sector at Key Stage 4 will complement GCSE study through providing an opportunity for practical application alongside conceptual study. There are also strong opportunities for post-16 progression in this vital sector. 
The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop sector-specific applied knowledge and skills through realistic vocational contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and practical skills in the following areas: 
● Construction Technology  
● Construction in Practice  
● Construction and Design 

Assessment

The three components in the qualification give learners the opportunity to develop broad knowledge and understanding of the construction and built environment sector, and specialist skills such as interpreting and designing a low-rise construction to a brief, construction of a practical outcome to specification and ensuring quality of outcome at Levels 1 and 2.

• Construction Technology Externally Set and Externally Assessed
• Construction in Practice Externally Set and Internally Assessed
• Construction and Design Externally Set and Internally Assessed 

Enrichment Opportunities

Visits to local construction projects, Construction talks from external providers, Planned activities from construction based companies and community based construction activities during our Communities Week programme.

Links

• Pearsons Exam Board
• BTEC Level 3 Construction at The Canterbury Academy
• The Practical Learning Pillar