Lancashire Education Business Partnership
creating exciting career development opportunities for 40,000 young people each year.
Young Apprenticeship Programme
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT - (BTEC First Diploma)
In partnership with Eric Wright Learning Foundation, Highercroft Vocational Centre and NEW for 2009 Accrington & Rossendale College
What is the course about?
Lancashire Education Business Partnership’s two year Young Apprenticeship programme is designed to enable hard-working and talented 14-16 year olds to combine school with skills and experience in the construction industry. The BTEC element of the course is made up of three core plus three specialist units and is delivered at our partner centres. The course also consists of fifty days work experience in placement within a local construction company.
What topics / subjects will I study?
This is an example of what may be covered:
- Unit 1: An introduction to the Construction Industry
- Unit 2: Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Unit 3: The use of Science and Maths in Construction
- Unit 4: Investigating Painting and Decorating
- Unit 5: Investigating Trowel Operations
- Unit 6: Investigating Carpentry and Joinery
How will the course be assessed?
All assessments for this qualification will be set and marked internally and then moderated by the awarding body. Assessments may take the form of assignments, projects, case studies, oral presentations, short tests or portfolios of students work. The overall grade awarded for successful completion of the programme will be: Pass, Merit or Distinction. On successful completion of this course you will achieve a BTEC First Diploma which is equivalent to four GCSEs at A* - C.
What Special requirements does the course have?
Learners should understand that this is not a “Trade” course. It is designed to appeal to students who may wish to explore the Professional Routes in the Construction Industry and are, therefore, organised and dedicated even though practical units are studied.
How will I get on the course?
As this is a complex and demanding course you will have predicted grades at GCSE of at least 5 A* - Cs. Acceptance onto the course will be dependant on recommendation from Form Tutor or Year Head and by successfully attending a selection day and interview.
What course / career pathways could I progress on to?
If successful, in combination with at least 2 other GCSEs at grade C or higher, progression options include:
- BTEC National Diploma in Construction
- A levels
- Employment
- Successful completion of the course does not preclude the student from seeking admission on to a “Trade” apprenticeship
Our Success so far...
Due to the excellent results of the 27 young people who finished the two year funded programme in July 2008, 8 students have successfully secured full time apprenticeships, 7 have gone to college and 3 have full time jobs.
Nationally only 6 distinction stars were awarded for the BTEC First Diplomas and all 6 went to students who attend the Eric Wright Learning Foundation, with a further 4 learners from the Chorley and South Ribble area (out of six nationally) achieving distinctions.
For further details Contact Debra McAleese on 01254 584080 or email: debra.mcaleese@lebp.co.uk.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING WELCOMED TO JOIN THE PROGRAMME IN SEPTEMBER 2009 - DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACK HERE (PDF 152kb)
