Construction - BTEC First Diploma

BTEC

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Preston

You will study core units in: construction. Health and safety. construction science.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

Student wishing to study this course should have 26 points. You will also have an individual assessment and interview before being allowed to join this course. (Please see the `How to Apply` section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of this website for more details).

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Course programme



Construction - BTEC First Diploma

Course ID:
PC65807

Academy:
Construction

Introduction:
This is an intermediate level course designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of the construction trade.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will study core units in:

  • construction
  • health and safety
  • construction science.


Assessment:
Assessment is continuous and through written assignments and exams. All units will be assessed and graded, and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Success on this course allows progression to employment in the construction industry or progression to an Apprenticeship or a National Certificate or Diploma in Construction.

Additional Information:
You will be required to purchase the recommended protective clothing necessary for this programme of study.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

Construction - BTEC First Diploma

Price on request