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Constructing the Built Environment

Exam board WJEC / EDUQAS Level 1 /2 Vocational Award 603/3068/5
What will I This course provides you with an introduction to the construction industry. You
do on this will develop an understanding of the relationship between the construction
course? process, the planning of construction projects and construction site safety.
Over the two year course you will learn a range practical skills including
carpentry/joinery, electrical work and painting and decorating.

How am I Unit 1: Safety and security in construction
assessed? This unit is an externally assessed 60 minute examination with a total of 60
marks and designed to test your knowledge of construction site safety. 25% of
overall grade.

Unit 2: Developing construction projects
This unit is internally assessed and will provide you with the opportunity to
demonstrate a range practical skills required within the construction industry.
50% of overall grade.

Unit 3: Planning construction projects
This unit is an externally assessed examination which allows you to reinforce
your learning from units 1 and 2 in different contexts in order to propose
solutions to plan construction projects. 25% of overall grade.

What skills You need a genuine interest in a career within the construction industry. You
do I need? need to be well motivated and prepared to work hard in both theory and
practical lesson and follow health and safety rules at all times.

What are the This course is seen as a college entry qualification, which will support a wide
progression range of courses from foundation level to A Level.
routes? This qualification will prepare you for virtually any career in the construction
sector. It will introduce you to key roles you may be interested in exploring.
• Joiner - Plasterer
• Plumber - Maintenance engineer
• Construction - Bricklaying
• Electrician - Painting and Decorating
Where do I Mr Massa (Head of Technology), Ms Evans or Mr Hall in the DT Faculty.
find out
more
information?

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