Construction & Engineering (Level 1)

Construction & Engineering - Level 1

Qualification Level and Examination Board: Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award in Vocational Studies (Construction and Engineering)

How is the course assessed?

• Practical exercises

• Assignments and portfolio building

What is the content of the course?

In Year 10 students follow a carousel allowing them to experience the different vocations e.g. Carpentry, Plumbing, Motor Vehicle, Trowel Trades, Engineering or Welding. They also develop their own Personal Progression Plan.

In Year 11 students choose one unit from each sector below:

Construction

• Drawing a plan of a room (Built Environment)

• Building a simple wall (Trowel Trades)

• Making carpentry joints (Carpentry)

• Fixing a water pipe (Plumbing)

• Making an electrical circuit (Electrical)

Engineering

• Manufacturing an engineered product using hand tools (Manufacturing Engineering)

• Producing engineering drawings using CAD (Engineering)

• Carrying out routine service tasks on a motor vehicle (Motor Vehicle)

• Carrying out an electrical installation (Electrical Engineering).

What could I study Post-16?

• Pre-apprenticeship in Exploring the Construction & Engineering Sectors

• Apprenticeships in Construction or Engineering related vocations

• Full-time Level 2 or Level 3 course in Engineering

What possible careers could I have?

This course provides excellent preparation for an apprenticeship and career in vocations such as Carpentry, Plumbing, Motor Vehicle, Trowel Trades, Engineering or Welding. 

Additional information

There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However an interest in and prior experience of construction or engineering would be beneficial.