EDEXCEL Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in Construction
Qualification summary
The Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate and Diploma in Construction are designed to:
• attract people to the construction and building services engineering sectors and offer opportunities for learners to develop a range of employability skills and techniques, understanding, personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in working life
• develop and enhance learners’ ability in areas of construction and building services engineering through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the qualifications
• provide specialised studies directly relevant to construction, building services and related sectors in which learners are working or intend to seek employment
• provide a stepping stone into employment in the construction industry where some previous experience is necessary to gain initial employment
• provide a suitable qualification for learners to progress on to a range of further study at levels 1 and 2 and to a Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate and Diploma in Construction have been designed to provide a broad educational basis for further training, further education or for moving into appropriate employment within the construction sector. This qualification may provide a useful stepping stone to a Foundation Modern Apprenticeship or to other level 2 qualifications.
Bricklayer
Carpenter/Joiner
Construction Operative
Painter and Decorator
Plasterer
Plumber
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05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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05.2
Building and Construction
Coursework
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Details of internal assessment strategies are provided in the specification. Each unit is criterion-referenced and grading is contextualised for each. Edexcel ensures that assessment is fair and accurate by a process of internal and external verification.
Candidates must complete all units in Group A plus two units from Group B and three units from Group C
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A -
Mandatory units
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R/102/4474 - Starting work in construction
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Y/102/4475 - Developing skills and working safely in construction
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B -
Optional units
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C -
Optional units