Welcome to Construction

The BTEC First Award in Construction and the Built Environment (2018) is designed to give students an initial experience into potential careers in the construction industry.

Students cover a range of units which allow them to gain practical skills, but also supports this with essential skills for progressing into the world of work. Students will study:

Unit 1 : Construction Technology – Externally set exam

Unit 2: Scientific and Mathematical Applications for Construction - Internally assessed task

Unit 3: Construction and Design - Internally assessed task

Unit 7: Carpentry and Joinery - Internally assessed task

Students get an opportunity to explore other practical skills during the course such as Painting and Decorating and Brick and Blockwork Operations.