Construction and the Built Environment

The Construction and the Built Environment Diploma is an innovative new employer-endorsed qualification that introduces young people to the nature and impact of the built environment on both individuals and communities.

Through completing the Principal Learning, learners will:

• explore the roles of individuals employed within the built environment sectors
• gain a broad understanding and working knowledge of design considerations and architectural features associated with the built environment
• gain a broad understanding and working knowledge of the specific job-roles and skills associated with the key functions in the built environment
• gain a broad understanding and working knowledge of the preparation and use of drawings and other technical information
• gain a broad understanding and working knowledge of the properties of materials used in the built environment
• gain a broad understanding and working knowledge of the tools and practical techniques used in the design, construction, maintenance and management of the built environment
• develop a range of analytical and investigative skills in relation to the social, economic and cultural contribution of the built environment to individuals and the community
• develop a range of analytical and investigative skills in relation to the factors and principles influencing the design, creation, maintenance and management of the built environment
• develop a range of analytical and investigative skills in relation to the contribution to sustainability of activities within the built environment
• develop a range of analytical and investigative skills in relation to specialist areas of learning.

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To help deliver the Principal Learning element of the Diploma, Edexcel has been working with Heinemann to published resources at all levels.  Follow the link to view the available resources

These sample assessment materials have been produced to support the specification.

Their aim is to provide the candidates and centres with a general impression and flavour of the actual question papers and the mark schemes in advance of the first operational examinations