Construction

The objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction are as follows:
● to equip students with Construction skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global Construction sector
● to provide education and training for a range of careers in Construction, including civil engineering, building services engineering, quantity surveying, construction
management and architectural technology
● to provide students with an understanding of the way technologies are transforming the industries of Construction and prepare them to work with these technologies
● to provide insight and understanding into diversity of roles with Construction, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels
● to equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values
● to provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in Construction, or progress to higher education qualifications; such as an Honours degree in Construction or a related area
● to provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives
● to support students to understand the local, regional and global context of Construction and, for those students with a global outlook, to aspire to international career pathways
● to provide students with opportunities to address contemporary issues facing the industry, and society at large; with particular emphasis on sustainability and the
environment, recognising the role that Construction plays in addressing these issues
● to provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification within their chosen area of specialisation
● to provide opportunities for students to achieve vendor accredited certifications
● to offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field, with particular emphasis on achieving management-level positions, professional recognition and beyond
● to allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs
● to offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations
● to provide students with opportunities to engage in an industry-recognised apprenticeship scheme that aligns with their employer’s needs and their own career aspirations
● to provide students with the context in which to consider professional ethics and their relation to personal, professional and statutory responsibilities within the industry.

This qualification has been developed to meet the requirements of the following Professional Bodies:
● Institution of Civil Engineers
● Institution of Structural Engineers
● Chartered Institute of Building
● Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
● Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers