Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/3959/7
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 420 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
420 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Construction Commercial Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the essential elements of a legally binding construction contract
- Compare different procurement methods and their suitability for various project types
- Apply cost control techniques to monitor and manage project expenditure
- Evaluate the impact of contract type on project risk and cost
- Analyse the role of procurement in achieving project objectives
2
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Modelling in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how models and digital data facilitate collaboration in the design process.
- Apply modelling techniques to develop a structural design for a given client brief.
- Justify the selection of modelling techniques based on the requirements of a client brief.
- Create a digital presentation that communicates a design proposal effectively.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of digital tools in presenting design proposals to stakeholders.
3
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Construction Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recall the key properties and typical applications of common construction materials.
- Explain the principles of construction, including structural stability and load paths.
- Apply construction principles to given scenarios, such as selecting materials for a specific building element.
- Analyse how heat, acoustic, and lighting comfort are achieved in building design.
- Perform mathematical calculations for quantities, areas, volumes, and structural loads.
- Evaluate the suitability of materials based on performance and environmental impact.
4
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Construction Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the functional requirements of different building elements in low-rise construction.
- Compare sustainable construction techniques with conventional methods in terms of environmental impact.
- Apply knowledge of construction technology to select appropriate materials for given scenarios.
- Analyse how building regulations influence the design and construction of low-rise buildings.
- Justify the use of specific construction methods based on site conditions and project requirements.
- Assess the sustainability of a given construction detail in terms of energy efficiency and resource use.
5
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Retrofit in Construction and the Built Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Examine retrofit solutions applied to buildings.2. Propose retrofit solutions to an existing building to meet end user needs.3. Review retrofit solutions to meet end user needs.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Design for Construction and the Built Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Explore how construction design and building concepts and processes contribute to a building’s fitness for purpose.2. Produce a building design to meet requirements of a specific client/end user brief.3. Review the success of own building design in meeting requirements of a specific client/end user brief.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3959/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025
- Operational End
- Jul 2028