All students will develop a general understanding of construction, including:
- Health and safety
- The science behind building design, surveying and planning
- Making accurate and appropriate measurements
- Construction methods
- Building regulations and standards
- Data management and information standards in construction
- Relationship management and customer service
- How the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
- Digital engineering techniques
- Mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
- Construction design principles and processes
- The construction industry and its role in the economy
- Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction Business, commerce and corporate social responsibility
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Entry requirements
A relevant Level 2 Plumbing and Heating & Ventilation qualification Maths and English at GCSE grade 4 (grade C) and 2 GCSEs grade 3 (grade D), including Science and references may be taken up.
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Who is the course for?
This qualification is aimed at learners aged 16-18-years old who wish to work within the Building Services Engineering Industry (Gas Engineering).
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Study methods
Through a mixture of lectures, discussions, group and pair work, practical demonstrations, role play and work experience. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study outside of timetabled classes. You will also undertake 9 WEEKS (45 days) minimum working with an employer on an industry placement.
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How is the course assessed?
Learners must complete:
Two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering core. The exams provide sufficient sampling of the content and consist of a mixture of short answer questions (SAQs), some of which will be structured, and extended response. The balance of questions in assessing across assessment objectives (AOs) 1, 2 and 3 will allow for the appropriate differentiation of learners to support the reliable setting of boundaries. One employer-set project covering knowledge and skills from the building services engineering core. The employer-set project will consist of a well-defined, real industry-style brief. The brief will be complex and non-routine, and will require the use of relevant maths, English and digital skills. The brief will provide a valid context for the Level 3 learner to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the core content and their core skills to solve occupationally relevant situations and/or problems. Plus an occupational specialisms assessment, likely to be at the end of year two. -
More information
Start Septemeber 2024. Materials fees apply.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in areas such as electric installation and maintenance, plumbing or heating. Students can progress into roles such as:
- Engineering construction craftworker
- Engineering construction technician
- Engineering maintenance technician
- Security systems installer
- Heating and ventilation engineer
- Refrigeration and air conditioning installer
- Building services engineer
- Smart meter installer
- Domestic appliance service engineer
- Electrical engineering technician
- Gas service technician
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Pipe fitter
- Engineering construction craftworker
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Where Next – Further Studies
You could progress onto an apprenticeship or Higher Education as this course carries UCAS points.
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How to apply
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