BTEC National Extended Certificate in Construction

Construction is a very important global industry and is worth £90 billion annually to the UK economy. At technician level and beyond, there is a diverse range of career pathways, with established professional entry and development routes in civil engineering, building services engineering, design and construction management. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to one A Level. As well as direct entry to employment, this qualification is ideal for post-16 learners wanting to gain the core skills and knowledge required to progress to an Apprenticeship or to a work-based training programme in the construction sector. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees. While the qualification has a strong focus on theoretical principles, the content is focused on the practical applications of the principles underpinning construction design, structural requirements and technology as applied in today’s industry. Learners will be required to engage with sector employers as part of the course. This qualification will prepare learners for direct employment in the construction sector, either as an apprentice or as part of other formal work-based learning. In addition to the construction sector-specific content outlined above, the requirements of the qualification mean that learners will develop the transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by higher education and employers. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to admission requirements to many relevant construction courses.

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