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Construction and the Built Environment - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment

at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate extends the specialist work-related focus and covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the Construction and Built Environment sector. This BTEC Level 3 offers greater flexibility and a choice of emphasis through the optional units. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level. You will study Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment as well as Sustainable Construction. You then have a choice of units to study that can include Construction Technology and Design, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Surveying, Building Service Control Systems, Building Services Science. The qualification along with 'A' Levels will get you ready to enter the Construction industry as an apprentice Surveyor, Architect, Site Manager, Structural Engineer or one of 186 different career opportunities available in the construction industry. Alternatively you could go onto university to study one of these many careers at degree level.

What you need to get on

At least 5 4-9 GCSE grades (or A*-C legacy GCSE grades) with a minimum of 4,4 or above in GCSE Combined Science, 4 or above in GCSE English, and 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • The John Wallis Church of England Academy

    Millbank Road Kingsnorth, Ashford, TN23 3HG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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