CONSTRUCTION
LEVEL 1 CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
This
Level 1 course has been designed to allow students the opportunity to develop
and practise some basic construction skills in wood, brick, painting and
tiling. In addition, students will complete mandatory units in communication
and number.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I
RECEIVE:
NOCN
Certificate/Diploma in Skills Towards Enabling Progression.
WHICH CAMPUS:
Southend,
Basildon and Brentwood.
ATTENDANCE:
You can
study this course in a variety of formats:
One day
a week in Year 9 (would achieve the Certificate)
One day
a week in Year 9 and One day a week in Year 10 (would achieve the Diploma)
Two days
a week in Year 9
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students
should have an interest in the construction industry and commitment and willingness
to learn.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
This
qualification is assessed by the tutors throughout the course. Assessments are
designed to meet the criteria stated by the awarding body.
COURSE PROGRESSION:
Students
can progress to either the City and Guilds 6218 - Level 1: An Award in
Basic
Construction Skills or Level 2: BTEC First Diploma in Construction. (Would
achieve the Diploma)
LEVEL 1 VOCATIONAL LEARNING CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
This Level 1 course has been designed to allow students
the opportunity to develop and practise some basic construction skills in wood,
brick, painting and tiling.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE:
City and Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Basic Construction
Skills (C&G 6218).
WHICH CAMPUS:
Southend, Basildon and Brentwood.
ATTENDANCE:
You can study this course in a variety of formats:
One day a week in Year 10 and one day a week in Year 11
Two days a week in Year 10
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students should have an interest in the construction industry
and commitment and willingness to learn.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
This qualification is assessed by the tutors throughout
the course. Assessments are designed to meet the criteria stated by the awarding
body.
COURSE PROGRESSION:
Year 10 students can progress onto the BTEC First Diploma
in Construction and Year 11 students can progress onto a Post 16 provision –
Further Education Level 1, Level 2 or an Apprenticeship.
LEVEL 2
APPLIED LEARNING IN CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
This Level 2 course has been designed to allow students
who are interested in the construction industry to understand the various roles
within it. This course is largely theoretical but some practical units have been
selected.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE:
Edexcel BTEC First Diploma in Construction.
WHICH CAMPUS:
Southend and Basildon.
ATTENDANCE:
You can study this course in a variety of formats: One
day a week in Year 10 and one day a week in Year 11 Two days a week in Year 11
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students should have an interest in the construction
industry and a commitment and willingness to learn. Students should either have
completed the City & Guilds 6218 or have the potential to achieve 4 GCSE at
A* - C including English and Maths.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
This qualification is assessed by the tutors throughout
the course. Assessments are designed to meet the criteria stated by the awarding
body.
COURSE PROGRESSION:
Students can progress onto the Level 3 BTEC Extended
Diploma in Construction or an Apprenticeship.
ENGINEERING
LEVEL 1 ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
This Level 1 course has been designed to allow students
the opportunity to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment
in the engineering sector.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE:
EAL Certificate in Engineering and Technology.
WHICH CAMPUS:
Southend and Basildon.
ATTENDANCE:
Two days a week in Year 10.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students should have an interest in engineering, coupled
with commitment and willingness to learn.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
This qualification is assessed throughout the course
through individual assignments and some on-line examinations set in accordance
with the criteria stated by the awarding body.
COURSE PROGRESSION:
Students can progress onto the Diploma in Engineering and
Technology in Year 11 (Level 2).
LEVEL 2 ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
Students can study the Diploma in Engineering and
Technology in Year 11.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE:
EAL Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Level 2).
WHICH CAMPUS:
Southend and Basildon.
ATTENDANCE:
Two days a week in Year 11.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Students should have achieved the Certificate in
Engineering and Technology or have the potential to achieve 4 GCSE’s at grades
A* - C.
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
This qualification is assessed throughout the course
through individual assignments and some on-line examinations set in accordance
with the criteria stated by the awarding body.
COURSE PROGRESSION:
Students can progress onto Level 2 Post-16 courses
including Apprenticeships