Shirebrook Academy

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction

The Construction Course

Shirebrook Academy is delighted to offer a construction course as part of its Post-16 provision for September 2011. Our construction course has been carefully selected to meet the needs of the learners, with careful consideration given to providing students with maximum opportunities to gain qualifications which may lead to a career in the construction industry.

The course is a full time course, based at both the Academy and at various construction projects in the region linked to our sponsor All Roads. The qualification at the heart of the course is the Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Construction, which is worth the equivalent of four GCSE’s at A* to C grade.

Course Structure

Over the period of the course you will be based in school part time with at least one day per week working in the construction industry with our school sponsor ‘All Roads’. To complete the full BTEC diploma, you will have to complete 12 units of work.

Sample units include –

• Structure of the Construction Industry

• Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

• Sustainability in the Construction Industry
• Construction Drawing Techniques
• Exploring Carpentry and Joinery
• Performing Joinery Operations
• Performing Carpentry Operations
• Exploring Trowel Operations
• Performing Blockwork Operations

• Performing Brickwork Operations

• Performing Electrical Operations

Performing Plumbing Operations

Assessment details

The course is assessed internally and then externally moderated by the exam board. It is 100% coursework based, so there isn’t a final examination. Each of the units will be assessed by completing assignments

Enrichment opportunities

Throughout the course there will be many opportunities for students to experience elements of the construction industry. Examples may include -

• Working with the school sponsors All Roads on construction projects around the region.
• Visits to local businesses

Entry Requirements

To get onto this course you will need:

‘D’ grades in a GCSE design and technology subject, preferably Resistant Materials or Electronics.

A keen interest in developing a career in a construction related industry

What happens when you have finished?

What other learning could you do:
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction has the equivalence of four GCSE A* to C grades, and it is possible for you to progress further into BTEC National diplomas or into further education, move into an apprenticeship or to help get a job in a construction related industry.

Where Can I Find More Information:
Speak to any of the Technology and Construction staff at the Academy, ask your Connexions Personal Adviser or school careers staff. More information regarding the BTEC Diploma can be found at -

www.edexcel.com

What career options do you have?
With the international recognition of BTEC courses such as this, you can progress straight into employment.

Potential careers you can explore include:

• Architect*
• Surveyor*
• Civil Engineer*
• Plumber
• Electrician
• Carpenter
• Furniture maker
• Painter and Decorator
• Bricklayer

*with progression through higher education