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BTEC Level 2 Construction and Built Environment Course in Leeds

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

BTEC Level 2 Construction and Built Environment Course in Leeds. Full-time daytime classes run at Leeds College of Building. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so contact the centre directly to find out what funding you could get. The course covers health and safety, construction methods and operations, and the mathematics used in the industry. You'll study full-time over one year. It introduces you to a broad range of built environment careers, from architecture and quantity surveying to civil engineering and building services engineering. Many of these roles combine office work with site visits.

Who this course is for

What's it all about?

The BTEC First Certificate course aims to provide an introduction to the construction industry including health and safety, mathematics, construction methods and operations. This course will enable you to progress your career into areas such as architecture, quantity surveying, civil engineering and building services engineering. Many of these jobs combine office based activities with on-site visit to projects and building sites.

What skills and qualities do I need?

An analytical, methodical and accurate approach to your work Good communication skills The ability to work well in a team

Entry requirements

All applicants will attend an information day. You will then be invited to attend an interview.

You will need a Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate or Diploma and/or 4 GCSEs at grade A*-F to including English, mathematics and science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study health and safety principles used across the construction industry.
  • You'll explore construction methods and operations used on live projects.
  • You'll apply mathematics in construction contexts.
  • You'll gain an introduction to architecture, quantity surveying, civil engineering, and building services engineering.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how office-based roles connect with on-site work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Leeds College of Building. The BTEC First Certificate is assessed through a combination of assignments and coursework rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units as you progress through the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction site assistant: support day-to-day operations on building projects.
  • Architectural technician assistant: help prepare drawings and technical documents.
  • Quantity surveying assistant: support cost planning and measurement work.
  • Civil engineering assistant: assist with infrastructure and groundworks projects.
  • Building services engineering assistant: work on mechanical or electrical building systems.
  • Construction administrator: handle project paperwork and site coordination.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National in Construction and the Built Environment: the natural next step if you want to move into higher-level technical or professional roles.
  • Level 3 T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction: a two-year full-time qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction: for those aiming toward roles in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or construction management at a higher level.
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