Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award in Construction

Designed for learners wishing to gain an introduction to a chosen vocation area. The Award offers the opportunity for learners to study a sector unit and plan for their next steps by completing the mandatory unit: Developing a Personal Progression Plan.

For all regulated qualifications, Pearson specifies a total number of hours of study that it is expected learners will be required to undertake in order to complete the qualification: this is the Total Qualification Time (TQT). This is calculated for the average learner. Within TQT, Pearson identifies the number of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) that we expect a centre delivering the qualification to provide. Guided learning means activities, such as lessons, tutorials, supervised study and supervised assessments that directly involve tutors and assessors in teaching, supervising and invigilating learners. TQT includes other required learning such as private study, preparation for assessment and undertaking assessment when not directly under supervision.

Assessment Centre –devised assessment (internal assessment)

Total Qualification Time 75

Guided learning hours 70

Grading information Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified.

No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners can register for this qualification.

It can support their progress to a Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award introductory Certificate in Construction and also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.