Construction

Construction is the process of building or assembling infrastructure, such as homes, commercial buildings, roads, and bridges. It involves various stages, including planning, designing, and executing projects using materials like wood, concrete, steel, and more. Construction professionals, like builders, architects, and engineers, work together to create safe and functional structures.

Construction suits individuals who enjoy hands-on work, have practical problem-solving skills, and can work as part of a team. It’s ideal for people who like working in dynamic environments, have an eye for detail, and are interested in building and shaping physical spaces. Those with good coordination and a strong work ethic thrive in this field.

There are many elements to construction and depending on the level of course that you start with us you can look forward to studying many of these topics during your time with us including:

• Basic introduction to brickwork
• Basic introduction to carpentry
• Basic introduction to painting and decorating
• Health & Safety
• How the construction industry works

You are assessed by a variety of methods including: • Practical observations • Oral questioning • Written modular tests. • Production of a portfolio of evidence • Internally and externally set assignments and/or examinations • A period of work experience between 50 and 450 hours depending on the level enrolled onto.

Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required.

The table shows you both the construction and engineering area routes along with the levels you are likely to study at depending upon your final GCSE grades. Offers will be made based on your indicated grades and the levels available within the progression table.

- No GCSE results for Level 1
- 3x GCSEs at grade 3 including English & Maths for Level 2
- 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for Level 3
- 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for T Level Level 3