Construction & the Built Environment AAQ

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the current workplace demands of a modern and consistently developing construction sector. This course will enable you to learn transferable skills and apply them to your chosen pathway.

The BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment will develop your skills and knowledge in the sector. This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and you will be required to choose at least TWO A Level subjects to add to your mandatory tutorial and study support sessions, these will make up your full study programme. You will learn transferable skills that can be applied in numerous pathways supporting your future success. Some of these include self management, effective learning, interpersonal skills, digital collaboration and communication, digital security, sustainability skills and problem solving. Our dedicated tutors are specialists in the subject and you will benefit from current industry knowledge and expertise while studying this qualification.

There are three mandatory units to study on this course. These are: Construction principles, construction technology and construction design. Two are externally assessed in the form of an exam and the third is internally assessed as an assignment. In addition to the mandatory units you will also sit two internally assessed units which your tutor will choose from: Construction commercial management, retrofit in construction or modelling in construction.

As part of your study programme you will take part in various trips and university support sessions alongside a community project that will take place in the first six weeks of the year. This will focus on skill development that will support you in your two year programme of study.