Award in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction
Overview
Building and Construction at B2B Educators is a very significant field of building and construction. These fields have strong links to the world surrounding business in London.
The Level 2 Qualifications in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction have been developed to provide a flexible approach to study using a range of vocational units within building and construction, combined with optional units in employability and learning skills, and ‘green’ units. These qualifications are suitable for use in a range of learning situations and lend themselves to the development of individualised learning programmes.
The Level 2 Qualifications in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction are regulated by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and are registered on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Key benefits
- Offers a strong foundations in the intermediate level of building and construction diploma course.
- offers an inclusive credit-based learning.
- supports learning and widening opportunities by recognizing achievement through credit-based courses and qualifications, promoting high standards of excellence and inclusiveness.
- provide a sound basis for learners to move on to Level 3 qualifications, including Access to Higher Education Diplomas in building and construction, apprenticeships, or to enter employment
- Provides innovative learning solutions for a wide range of learners and particularly those who have not previously benefitted from education
- With students from different countries, we provide an environment and a distinct range of positions that take part in the learning experience.
- Taught in the location of London city to provide you with great opportunities and links to carry out construction activities.
- enable progress to further study in building and construction and ultimately to work in these or other related sectors
- helps to develop significant employability skills, research professional interests, and combine academic learning with practical experience in industry.
The Award is a qualification for learners wishing to explore vocational study alongside units that may enhance their employability and learning skills and awareness of green issues. The small size of the qualification makes it ideal for learners who are not yet ready to commit to a larger qualification.
The Qualifications in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction are available at Level 2 only. (At Level 1 there are qualifications in Skills for Professions in Construction and Engineering.)
In order the gain the award in skills for professions in Building and Construction, learners must achieve a total of 6 credit values, 44 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and 60 total qualification time (TQT). The Award comprises optional units only; there are no mandatory units. Learners must achieve 6 credits in total.
• A minimum of 3 credits must be taken from the Optional Group 1 vocational units;
• The remaining 3 credits may be taken from Optional Groups 1, 2, or 3.
Assessment
• the learners are assessed through activities that are internally set by tutor/assessors;
• the activities must be designed to enable learners to meet the assessment criteria of the unit;
• learners’ portfolios of assessed evidence must be internally moderated at the Centre;
• the portfolios of assessed evidence will be externally moderated by an OCN London External Moderator.
The Level 2 Qualifications in Skills for Professions in Building and Construction are suitable for learners who:
• want to progress to/within further education or higher education in building and construction;
• need to develop learning and employability skills;
• are seeking to take on increased responsibilities in life and work;
• are seeking to enter new work areas and are looking to update and/or add to their employment skills and knowledge.
There is no minimum age for access to the qualifications, but Centres should assess the suitability of individual units when delivering to younger learners.
- Teaching Method:
- Self Study
- Small Group Disscussion
- Workshops
- Lectures
At www.b2beducator.com, our instructional approach is carefully crafted to offer a dynamic and immersive learning experience right from the outset. We integrate traditional teaching methods with cutting-edge technology, providing a blend of face-to-face instruction and innovative digital learning and assessment components. Our curriculum is designed to engage students through a mix of lectures, small group discussions, and workshops, encouraging substantial self-study. Typically, each credit is equivalent to 10 hours of dedicated work.
We prioritize the student experience and assign tutor who plays a pivotal role in optimizing their academic journey. These mentors provide essential support and encouragement, assisting students in extracting the maximum value from their university experience. Our Teaching staff periodically assess students’ learning progress, academic advancement, and overall well-being, offering guidance on seeking additional support and accessing the myriad opportunities available to B2BEducator students.
Assessment:
- Coursework
- Assessment
- Presentation
- Written Assessment
- Examination
Employability
As a student of B2B Educators, you have full access to all events and resources necessary to develop strength of self-awareness and enhance confidence in making decisions about jobs or work.
Develop relations, gain insights and discover opportunities through alumni, organizations, and leaders.
Tuition Fees
Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2024-25 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.
Full time tuition fees International
The International tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is £33,450 per year.
Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with B2B’s terms and conditions.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King’s tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
- Clothing for optional course related events and competitions.
- Library fees and fines.
- Personal photocopies.
- Printing course handouts.
- Society membership fees.
- Stationery.
- Graduation costs.
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
For the Year in Industry, King’s will invoice students for a proportion of King’s standard tuition fees. At present these are as follows but may be subject to change: • Home and EU students working for a full academic year will receive an invoice for £1,350 for King’s tuition fees for the year. • Overseas students working for a full academic year will receive an invoice for one third of the King’s tuition fees for the year
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King’s please visit the Fees and Funding section.
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Key information
- Course type:
- Diploma
- Delivery mode:
- Campus
- Study mode:
- Full time
- Required :
- A-level / Intermediate
- Duration:
- 11 months
- Application status:
- Open
- Start date:
- April 14, 2024
- Application deadline:
- March 20, 2024
Related Department
- B2B Business Department
- B2B Building & Construction Department
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