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Edexcel First Diploma Level 2 Qualification Construction & Welsh Baccalaureate

Course Outline

This 1-year course provides progression to college mainstream qualifications at Foundation Level. Alongside this course you will also study the Welsh Baccalaureate, which is equivalent to 1 A level. Due to the structure of this course, on completion you will leave the College with 2 qualifications equivalent to 3 A-Levels, greatly enhancing your future opportunities.

Entry requirements

You will require 4 GCSE at grade G or above which must include Maths, English/Welsh & Science or equivalent qualifications. All prospective students will undertake a formal interview and college devised initial assessment in literacy and numeracy.

What will I study?

You will study the following units, which will be classroom and laboratory-based subjects: An Introduction to the Construction Industry; Exploring Health Safety & Welfare in Construction; The Use of Science & Mathematics in Construction; Construction Processes and Operations for Low Rise Domestic Buildings. You will study the following units, which will be practical and workshop based subjects: Performing Joinery Operations and Construction Drawing Techniques. The opportunity to study Auto-Cad in relation to the construction industry and Key Skills at an appropriate level will also be available. For the Welsh Baccalaureate you will explore a wide range of areas including how Wales ?fits in? with Europe and the rest of the world, the health of the nation and how to be enterprising.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a programme of both practical and theory based assignments.

Career Opportunities & Progression

After successful completion of this course you could progress to a level 3 course such as the National Certificate in Construction/Civil Engineering or an Apprenticeship in an appropriate construction trade.

Length

1 year

Attendance

Full-Time

Campus

Nantgarw

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