Construction - Pathways Diploma (Schools)
Course
In Preston
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Location
Preston
You will study one of the following three trades; brickwork, carpentry/joinery or painting/decorating. If you are unsure of the trade you would like to study, we offer a `carousel` in brickwork, joinery and painting/decorating where you can sample these trades and decide on the best one for you. Additional support is also provided on this course in Maths, English and IT to meet your individual.
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About this course
Students aged 16 to 18 will need 18-22 GCSE points. (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). You will also have an individual assessment and interview before being allowed to join this course.
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Course programme
Construction - Pathways Diploma (Schools)
Course ID:
PC69516
Academy:
Construction
Introduction:
This is an Entry Level course. It is the first step on a `pathway` to a career in Construction.
Study Mode & Location:
This full-time one year course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.
Course Content:
You will study one of the following three trades; brickwork, carpentry/joinery or painting/decorating. If you are unsure of the trade you would like to study, we offer a `carousel` in brickwork, joinery and painting/decorating where you can sample these trades and decide on the best one for you. Additional support is also provided on this course in Maths, English and IT to meet your individual needs. A minimum of 80% attendance on the course is required to obtain this qualification.
Assessment:
Assessment is continuous and includes two externally set assignments.
Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Success on this course allows progression to the Foundation Construction Award or to employment.
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 - Pathways Diploma (Schools)