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Construction and the Built Environment Level 2

at University College Birmingham, Birmingham · university

Level 2T LevelsFirst Certificate1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

"Considering a career in construction? The industry needs you. Britain is expected to require hundreds of thousands of new construction workers in the next few years, with the UK Government funding major regeneration projects nationwide and pledging to build 300,000 new homes each year. If you are thinking of pursuing a pathway into the world of building, design and surveying, our Level 2 Construction course will provide you with a broad foundation of the key skills and knowledge you will need for your future in this field. Our one-year course will arm you with an understanding of the construction industry, with a particular focus on how it can become more sustainable. You will learn about the latest construction technology, processes and operations, mathematical and scientific applications, design and drawing techniques, as well as civil engineering, surveying, tendering and estimating. Alongside your studies, you will also gain real-life experience working on placement within the sector. By completing our Construction Level 2 course, you will gain a BTEC qualification that is widely recognised and will open up options for you to progress into further relevant study, such as our BTEC Level 3 or T-level Construction courses at University College Birmingham. You will also be able to progress onto apprenticeships or towards employment within the industry."

What you need to get on

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

    Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Birmingham

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