The UK construction industry is one of strongest in world. It consists of over 250 000 firms employing 2.1 million people in a multitude of roles.

A BTEC in Construction is an ideal way for learners to acquire the craft skills and knowledge they will need to enter the many vocations within the construction industry, or simply want to evoke in their current job.

The BTEC Firsts in Construction are perfect for trying out a range of related activities. Students may follow a general path using a range of different specialist units, or one of the recommended specialist pathways that offer greater depth. For those who are already in a specialist field wanting to progress their skills, there are specific courses available.

Learners wishing to go straight from a BTEC First into employment will be equipped with the know-how, skills and understanding to enter any of the following occupations: bricklayer, carpenter and joiner, painter and decorator, plasterer, roof slater and tiler, dry liner, wall and floor tiler and construction operative.

BTECs in Construction are for those in employment wishing to improve their knowledge and those beginning their career. Those already employed in the construction sector can study for the Level 2 or Level 3 BTECs on a part-time basis. Knowledge and expertise gained in the workplace is valued and can play a part in the assessment methodology.

The BTEC Nationals in Construction offer a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering or Building Services.

Whilst some BTEC's are for those improving their skills, others are there to help already capable specialists achieve a greater fairness and efficiency with contractors and customers. This sort of BTEC provides a comprehensive programme of contractual training courses which are aimed at meeting the fundamental needs of specialist companies.

The BTEC Construction course has been designed specifically to provide a broad appeal and is therefore targeted at all construction staff members and with any involvement in any aspect of building or civil engineering contracts, subcontracts or supply contracts at a supervisory or management level.

The qualification will be delivered by face-to face learning, using dedicated learning materials.

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