Pearson
Level 2
QN: 600/3254/6
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2370 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
47 Units
Guided Hours
2370 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Application of paint systems by brush and roller
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the resources required for brush and roller application of paint systems.
- Describe the procedures for preparing surfaces for painting.
- Explain the safe working practices relevant to painting operations.
- Apply paint systems using brush and roller to a contractor specification.
- Inspect finished work for compliance with specification and quality standards.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Building masonry structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to erect domestic masonry structures to a contract specification, Be able to erect domestic masonry structures to a contract specification
3
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Construction Drawing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of drawings used in the construction industry, Know the drawing equipment and materials used to produce construction sketches and drawings, Be able to apply construction drawing standards and conventions to produce sketches and working drawings
4
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Construction Methods and Techniques for Low-Rise Domestic Buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between the functions of a building and its elements, Know the methods and techniques associated with pre-construction, groundworks, substructure and external works for low-rise buildings, Know the methods and techniques used in the construction of superstructures for low-rise domestic buildings
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Construction Processes and Operations for Low-Rise Domestic Buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the stages of a construction project and the importance of good planning and sequencing of construction work, Know the traditional and modern construction processes and operations used in low-rise domestic construction, Understand the properties and uses of natural, processed and manufactured construction materials
6
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills for reinstating excavations and highway surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the preparation required for breaking up highway surfaces, including risk assessment and method statements.
- Describe methods for salvaging materials for reuse and disposal, ensuring compliance with waste regulations.
- Apply safe techniques for breaking up hard surfaces, maximizing recycled content.
- Explain the principles of surface and subsoil drainage systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to lay subsoil drainage systems safely and effectively.
- Reinstate surfaces to specification, ensuring safety and quality.
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Developing skills for tube and fitting scaffolding operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the components of tube and fitting scaffolds and their functions.
- Explain the safety requirements for working at height when erecting scaffolds.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for erecting a tube and fitting scaffold.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures for dismantling a tube and fitting scaffold.
- Describe the specific features and uses of birdcage scaffolds.
- Apply safe practices when erecting and dismantling a birdcage scaffold.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in built up felt flat roof covering operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation required for laying flat roof coverings, Be able to carry out single layer flat roof coverings at height safely, Understand built up felt roof constructions for a flat roof, Be able to carry out built up roofing membrane operations for a flat roof at height safely
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in excavating and locating services operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the preparation requirements for excavation operations in and around highways
- Demonstrate safe excavation practices in and around highways
- Describe the principles and types of earth support systems for holes and trenches up to 2.0m deep
- Erect timber earth support systems safely and correctly
- Dismantle timber earth support systems safely and correctly
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in fabricating and maintaining formwork operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation required to manufacture and maintain timber formwork, Be able to fabricate timber formwork products in a joiner’s shop safely, Understand how timber formwork systems can be repaired for re-use by site operatives, Be able to repair timber formwork products in a joiner’s shop safely
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in fixing and striking formwork operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation required to fix and strike timber formwork, Be able to erect prefabricated timber formwork systems safely, Be able to strike prefabricated timber formwork products safely
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in proprietary single layer flat roof covering operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the preparation requirements for laying flat roof coverings
- Apply safe working practices when working at height on flat roofs
- Describe the sequence of operations for laying a single layer membrane
- Demonstrate the correct techniques for applying a single layer membrane
- Explain the construction of a built-up felt roof system
- Perform built-up roofing membrane operations safely at height
13
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in roof tiling and slating operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation required for roof tiling and slating, Be able to carry out roof tiling operations at height safely, Understand the ridge, verge and eaves construction methods used for a given roofing system, Be able to carry out ridge, verge and eaves roof tiling operations at height safely
14
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in systems scaffolding operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to erect systems scaffold, Be able to erect and dismantle systems scaffold operations safely at height, Know how to erect and dismantle a personnel and material hoist tower using a systems scaffold, Be able to erect and dismantle a hoist tower using a systems scaffold safely at height
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Developing skills in waterproofing roof openings for a tile and slate roof system
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation required for waterproofing roof openings, Be able to carry out water proofing operations for a tile and slate roof at height safely
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Exploring Carpentry and Joinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hand tools and materials used in carpentry and joinery tasks
- Explain the health, safety and welfare issues associated with carpentry and joinery tasks
- Apply safe working practices when marking out and forming joints for a timber frame
- Select appropriate tools and materials for a given carpentry task
- Demonstrate correct use of hand tools to form joints to specification
- Evaluate the quality of completed joints against a given specification
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health, safety and welfare in the construction and built environment sector, Be able to carry out risk assessments, Understand the importance of control measures in risk assessment
18
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Exploring Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, materials and access equipment used by decorators to perform specified tasks, Understand safe working practices to prepare new and previously painted surfaces for painting, Be able to apply safe working practices in the application of paints to prepared surfaces
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Exploring Plastering and Dry-lining Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform plastering and dry-lining tasks., Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with plastering and dry-lining tasks., Be able to apply safe working practices to undertake plastering and dry lining tasks.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Exploring Roofing Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform roofing tasks, Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with given roofing tasks, Be able to use safe working practices to fix plain roof tiles to a sloping roof surface
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Exploring Trowel Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform brickwork and blockwork tasks, Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with brickwork and blockwork tasks, Be able to apply safe working practices to set out and construct solid brick and block walling to given specifications
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Exploring Wall and Floor Tiling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, portable power tools and materials commonly used to perform wall and floor tiling tasks, Understand the important health and safety issues associated with wall and floor tiling tasks, Be able to apply safe working practices to prepare, set out, and perform tiling tasks
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First and Second Fixings Carpentry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set up and operate fixed and transportable circular saws, Be able to carry out first fixings, Be able to carry out second fixings
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Groundworks, manual excavation and reinstatement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the processes to carry out manual excavating operations, Be able to carry out excavating operations safely, Know the process of ground reinstatement to excavations, Be able to reinstate excavations safely
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Hanging paper wall coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the resources required for hanging paper wall coverings to a specification.
- Describe the properties and uses of different types of wall coverings and adhesives.
- Explain the importance of surface preparation and correct adhesive application.
- Demonstrate the ability to measure, cut, and paste wall coverings accurately.
- Apply techniques for hanging wall coverings to achieve a professional finish.
- Evaluate the quality of finished work against the specification.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Installation of structural carcassing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to erect structural carcassing, Be able to erect trussed rafter roofs, Be able to construct gables, verge and eaves, Be able to install floor joists
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Installing roof cladding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation required in roof cladding, Be able to carry out roof cladding operations safely at height
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Laying domestic drainage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the processes involved with laying domestic drainage systems, Be able to lay domestic drainage
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Laying wall and floor coverings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources and preparation required to lay floor and wall coverings, Be able to lay and finish floor and wall coverings to a contractor specification, applying safe work practices
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Maintenance operations on non-structural carpentry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select appropriate resources for routine maintenance tasks on non-structural carpentry
- Identify methods, tools, and equipment for safe maintenance and repair
- Carry out maintenance tasks as specified in given information
- Make good to a professional standard
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Manufacture of routine bench joinery products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret contractor specifications and working drawings to plan bench joinery manufacturing tasks.
- Prepare materials by marking out, cutting, and shaping components to required dimensions and tolerances.
- Manufacture routine joinery products using a range of hand and power tools, applying safe working practices.
- Assemble joinery components using appropriate adhesives, fixings, and jointing methods.
- Finish bench joinery products to meet aesthetic and functional requirements as per specification.
- Position and secure manufactured joinery items accurately on site, following health and safety guidelines.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Peforming Joinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hand tools and materials used in joinery tasks
- Explain health, safety, and welfare issues relevant to joinery
- Apply safe working practices when marking out and forming joints
- Select appropriate tools and materials for a given joinery task
- Demonstrate correct techniques for marking out timber
- Form a range of woodworking joints accurately
- Assess risks associated with joinery operations and implement control measures
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Performing Blockwork Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform blockwork tasks, Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with blockwork tasks, Be able to apply safe working practices to the setting out and construction of corners and junctions in solid block walling to given specifications
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Performing Brickwork Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and select appropriate hand tools for specific brickwork tasks.
- Describe the properties and uses of common brickwork materials.
- Assess risks associated with brickwork activities and implement control measures.
- Apply correct setting out procedures for complex brickwork, including corners and openings.
- Construct brickwork to given specifications, demonstrating appropriate bonding arrangements.
- Evaluate completed brickwork for quality, alignment, and compliance with specifications.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Performing Carpentry Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the correct hand tools for common carpentry tasks and describe their functions
- Explain the properties and applications of different timber types and sheet materials
- Interpret health and safety legislation relevant to carpentry operations
- Demonstrate correct and safe use of selected hand tools
- Carry out a site-specific risk assessment for a given carpentry activity
- Apply safe manual handling techniques when moving materials
- Select and correctly use appropriate PPE for carpentry tasks
- Report a health and safety concern using approved workplace procedures
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Performing Decorating Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the appropriate hand tools and materials for specific decorating tasks
- Demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques when using access equipment
- Apply textured finishes correctly to walls and ceilings in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- Install coving and ceiling centrepieces using industry-standard methods
- Evaluate potential hazards associated with decorating operations and implement control measures
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Performing Paperhanging Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the hand tools and equipment used for paperhanging operations.
- Explain the health and safety regulations relevant to paperhanging tasks.
- Demonstrate correct surface preparation techniques prior to hanging wallpaper.
- Apply safe manual handling procedures when using access equipment.
- Select appropriate wallpaper and adhesive for different substrates.
- Apply paperhanging techniques to achieve a quality finish.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Placing and finishing non-specialist concrete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key preparation activities before placing concrete, including checking formwork, reinforcement, and sub-base
- Demonstrate safe handling and placing of concrete using manual and mechanical methods
- Apply compaction techniques to eliminate voids and ensure full compaction around reinforcement
- Perform finishing operations to achieve a specified surface texture and level within tolerance
- Explain curing methods and their importance for concrete strength and durability
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications to determine concrete placement requirements
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Plastering and rendering surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for plastering and rendering activities, Be able to use safe working practices to plaster and render surfaces to a given method statement
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Preparing surfaces for painting and decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the correct grade of abrasive and preparation tool for a given substrate and surface defect.
- Demonstrate safe manual and mechanical sanding techniques to create a key for paint adhesion.
- Apply filling compounds to repair cracks, holes, and other surface imperfections to a smooth finish.
- Select and mix appropriate fillers and stoppers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Execute chemical stripping or washing down procedures with proper ventilation and PPE.
- Conduct post-preparation inspection to ensure surface is free from dust, grease, and loose material.
- Evaluate risks associated with surface preparation tasks and implement control measures as per RAMS.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Roof tiling operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate materials, tools, and personal protective equipment for a given roof tiling project.
- Demonstrate safe and correct setting out and gauging for plain and interlocking tiles.
- Install ridge and verge tiles in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and British Standards.
- Construct eaves details incorporating underlay, support systems, and ventilation requirements.
- Evaluate completed work against quality criteria, ensuring weathertightness and durability.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Setting and marking out for routine bench joinery products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret given orthographic drawings to identify component dimensions, shapes, and material specifications
- Calculate material quantities and produce a comprehensive cutting list including part names, sizes, and reference numbers
- Select and correctly use appropriate marking and measuring tools such as rules, try squares, marking gauges, and pencils
- Set out joinery components by establishing face side and face edge markings relative to reference points
- Mark out joint positions, profiles, and other features with precision according to standard conventions
- Apply safe working practices and housekeeping standards throughout the setting out and marking out process
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Structure of the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the main sectors within the construction industry and their interrelationships.
- Explain how the construction industry contributes to national and local economic well-being.
- Analyse the role of human resources in supporting construction projects and organisations.
- Evaluate different career entry points and progression routes in the construction industry.
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Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key environmental impacts of construction activities.
- Describe sustainable construction techniques that reduce carbon emissions.
- Explain the benefits of using recycled and locally sourced materials.
- Outline the principles of waste reduction and management on construction sites.
- Apply basic lifecycle thinking to assess the sustainability of a building component.
- Interpret relevant legislation and sustainability standards (e.g., Building Regulations, BREEAM) in a construction context.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Trowel skills for setting out masonry structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the processes involved with setting out masonry structures, Be able to interpret and comply with information relevant to the setting out of masonry structures, Be able to set out domestic masonry structures to required specification
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Use of Science and Mathematics in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the effects of tensile, compressive, and shear forces on common construction materials.
- Predict the dimensional changes in materials due to temperature variations using linear expansion calculations.
- Manipulate given formulae to determine unknown variables such as area, volume, or material quantities.
- Apply trigonometric ratios to compute angles, lengths, and gradients in construction layouts.
- Construct and interpret graphs to solve problems related to material performance or site geometry.
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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations
Waterproofing roof openings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the common types of roof openings in tiled roofs that require waterproofing.
- Explain the preparatory steps needed before waterproofing a roof opening, including surface cleaning and inspection.
- Select appropriate waterproofing materials (e.g., lead flashing, proprietary sealants) for specific roof opening types.
- Demonstrate the correct installation of soakers, step flashings, and cover flashings around a roof opening.
- Apply health and safety regulations when working at height during waterproofing operations.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of waterproofing measures to prevent water ingress over time.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/3254/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2011