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Thinking of studying a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment?

Could you be the next…Sir Norman Foster?

Construction and the Built Environment

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British architect, he is the United Kingdom’s biggest builder of landmark buildings

Designed “the Gherkin” (30 St Mary Axe) a London skyscraper and iconic symbol of London

His company, Foster and Partners was last valued between £300 and £500 million

On the Board of Trustees for the charity Article 25, helping build sustainable buildings in dangerous parts of the world

Thinking of studying a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment?In this presentation you’ll find

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Working in the construction sector

The skills and knowledge you needWhat you’ll learn studying a BTEC

Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and

employersYour journey through education

Succeed with BTEC A ‘real world’ approach to

learning

Where can BTEC take youMy story...Fridah Nzaba, BTEC

Engineering Student of the YearYour career choices with BTEC

Who can help me?Ask your teacher and find

out more

Working in the Construction and Built

Environment Sector

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Working in the Construction and the Built Environment sectorThe Skills you need

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Alongside your engineering skills, you’ll need:

For accurate calculations and costs

Understanding the needs of the end user

Presenting new ideas and designs

Mathematical skills

Business skills

Communication skills

BTEC Construction and the Built EnvironmentWhat you’ll learn

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BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment teaches the

knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry

Discover the world of construction and how it impacts

on our world today

Work as a team to investigate new ideas, solve problems and

deliver projects

Learn about the importance of construction to the economy,

environment and the community

Why choose BTEC?

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Why choose BTEC?5 reasons

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Recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers

Progress to further education, training and employment

Practical, real-world approach to learning

Assessment happens throughout the course

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Present your work in a variety of ways

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Your journey through education and training

BTEC Firsts can be studied as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, either alongside GCSE or as part of a Study Programme.

After completing a BTEC First, learners can go on to study BTEC Nationals, A levels or a combination of the two.

Qualification Map

BTEC Entry 3/Level 1

BTEC Firsts GCSELevels 1 & 2(Key Stage 4)

BTEC Nationals A Levels (GCE)Level 3(Key Stage 5)

Further Education

Higher Education

BTEC Apprenticeships

Employment

Succeed with BTEC

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Taking a level 2 BTEC

alongside five GCSEs adds

5.9 % more to earning power

than just taking GCSEs.

Every year over 100,000

BTEC students successfully

apply to university in the UK.

BTEC can boost your lifetime

earnings by up to £92,000.

Source: Statistics taken from Returns to BTEC

Vocational Qualifications, London Economics

(October 2010)

A ‘real world’ approach to learning

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BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce.

Audio-visual recordings of

a portfolio, sketchbook or a

working logbook

Producing a written

technical report or

specification

Giving a presentatio

n to an audience

With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam.

Where can BTEC take you?

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Picture of winner required…

Outstanding BTEC Science and Engineering Student – Fridah Nzaba

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Where next for Fridah?• Final year of a BTEC Engineering Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma at Nottingham Academy.• Also studying for A levels in Physics, Maths and Business Studies.• Been accepted onto Rolls Royce Aerospace's Higher Apprenticeship scheme.

Fridah’s BTEC Experience• Working independently and as part of a team.• Managing and leading on education and industry partnership projects.• Inspiration for high-quality employment.

Fridah Nzaba

BTEC Construction and the Built Environment opens doors to careers as. . .

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Site Supervisor

Project Manager

Estimator

Craftsperson

Who can help me?

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Talk to your teacher to find out more about BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment

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