Construction
A vocational subject offering practical experience in decorating, repair work, tool use, maintenance and BTEC units. Students gain confidence in hands‑on skills linked to industry.
You will study this course to:
- Develop practical skills and tasks.
- Acquire and develop generic and transferable sector specific skills.
What will you learn in years 10 and 11:
The BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award, Certificate and Diploma in Construction are designed around practical skills and tasks that place an emphasis on learners demonstrating what they can do rather than what they know in theory. All learners taking these qualifications will study core units that focus on key transferable skills such as research and planning, time management and working with others. Learners will also take a number of sector units. The content of the sector units offer a broad introduction to the skills and knowledge within that sector allowing the delivery to be practical and active in order to engage the learners.
How you will be assessed:
Unit A1: Being organised. Assessment activity drawing on learning from the unit.
Unit A2: Developing a personal Progression Plan. Assessment activity drawing on learning from the unit.
Unit CON10: Making minor repairs in a house Practical assessment activity drawing on learning from the unit.
Unit CON11: Decorating an Inside Wall. Practical assessment activity drawing on learning from the unit.
Unit CON14: Developing building maintenance skills Practical assessment activity drawing on learning from the unit.
Suggested future careers this course can lead to:
- Further learning at a higher level in construction e.g. Pearson
- BTEC Level 2 qualifications in this sector, or to the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment, or to Level 2 qualifications in other sectors.
- Painter and decorator, builder, roofer
Curriculum Map
