Construction 

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Construction and the Built Environment

Construction involves both practical skills and theoretical knowledge and is undertaken at the Leeds College of Building. Students will be taken to the college for the lessons but may be required to make their own way home from the college.

The course is very ‘hands on’ and comprises of both mandatory and optional specialist units in.

  • Construction Technology
  • Scientific and Mathematical Applications for Construction
  • Construction and Design

Units of Work

 

Unit 1
Construction Technology
  • Understand the structural performance required for low-rise construction 
  • Explore how sub-structures are constructed 
  • Explore how superstructures are constructed

 

Unit 2
Scientific and Mathematical Applications for Construction
  • Practice and vocational skills 
  • Understand the effects of forces and temperature changes on materials used in construction 
  • Use mathematical techniques to solves construction problems 

 

Unit 3 
Construction and Design 

 
  • Understand the work of the construction industry
  • Understand the client's needs to develop a design brief for a low-rising building 
  • Produce a range of initial sketch ideas to meet the requirements of a client brief for a low-rise building

 

Further Study 

The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Construction and the Built Environment provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for Level 2 learners to progress to:

  • Other Level 2 vocational qualifications
  • Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals, specifically the Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Apprenticeships within the construction industry

 

For further information on the curriculum offered please contact the Academy F.A.O Kelly Allchin (EBACC subjects)

Course contact: Mr Barratt barratt.m@whiteroseacademies.org