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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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