Course Overview

Explore health and safety issues surrounding the constructing of new buildings.  Discover the technology used in the industry today.  Investigate the processes involved in the design of new buildings.  Examine the different construction materials used, and the pros and cons of each.  The National Award extends your learning to cover the various plans, programmes and policies surrounding development control, and gain an understanding of the functions of management in the planning stage of a construction project.

Pre-requisites

You must be over 16 to take this course.  You must also be educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate.

Qualification

BTEC National Award in Construction

Support and benefits

• Complimentary textbook: ‘Construction Technology’
• Complimentary CITB interactive CD-ROM: ‘Health and Safety Test’
• Gain a nationally recognised award 
• Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Course Code

W20

Key topics

• Health, Safety & Welfare
• Construction Technology & Design
• Construction Science & Materials
• Building Technology
• Additional Key topics in the National Award:
• Planning, Organisation & Control of Resources
• Planning Procedures

Hours of study

National Award: 24 months / 360 hours

Technical requirements

• Internet access is required
• Edexcel registration fees are additional to course fees

Assessment

You’ll complete 1 assessment per module (6 for the National Award).  These can be forwarded to your tutor via email or post.