Course summary

The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction and The Built Environment is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction and the built environment sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.To equip students with construction and the built environment skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global construction and the built environment sector.To provide education and training for a range of careers in construction and the built environment, including civil engineering, building services engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, and architectural technology.To provide students with an understanding of the way technologies are transforming the industries of construction and the built environment, and prepare them to work with these technologies.To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in construction and the built environment, or progress to higher education qualifications; such as an Honours degree in Construction and The Built Environment or a related area. Modules Study Programme At Level 4 students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the construction and the built environment sector through four core units, which includes one unit assessed through a Pearson-set assignment. The core units are: ● 1 – Individual Project (Pearson Set) ● 2 – Construction Technology ● 3 – Science & Materials ● 4 – Construction Practice and Management. Depending on the ‘specialist pathway’, at Level 4, students will undertake a further three specialist units (related to their Level 4 Pathway) from: ● 5 – Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction ● 6 – Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification) ● 8 – Mathematics for Construction ● 9 – Principles of Heating Services Design & Installation ● 10 – Principles of Ventilation & Air Conditioning Design & Installation ● 11 – Measurement & Estimating ● 12 – Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction ● 20 – Principles of Structural Design Careers & Progression What could these qualifications lead to? The Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in construction and the built environment, which students can build. Students can decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. Students can develop their careers in the construction and the built environment sector through: ● Entering employment ● Continuing existing employment ● Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates ● Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ● Progressing to university ● Progressing to a higher apprenticeship scheme, in conjunction with progression to a university degree course