PCSA Options Booklet 2024 - 2026

CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
Type of qualification: Vocational
Technical Award
Exam Board: Eduqas
Central Leader: Mr D Clay
Head of Subject: Mr D Clay
What will I study?
Would you love the opportunity to transform the world around you? Are you looking to learn about new
technologies, materials and processes that are involved in construction projects? Do you want to develop
a good foundation for a successful career in construction?
Unit 1: Introduction to the Built Environment
Students will be introduced to the principles of the built
environment and have the opportunity to develop the skills,
knowledge and understanding in identifying, explaining and
evaluating different ideas and concepts of the built
environment. Students will also explore a range of
professional and trades roles as well as some of the different
structures and buildings of the built environment.
Unit 3: Constructing the Built
Environment
Students will study three
construction trade areas of the
built environment; joinery,
electrical and tiling. This unit
includes the planning, undertaking
and evaluating construction tasks.
To do well you need to:
Be able to communicate clearly and
effectively
Be able to work safely and accurately using a
range of tools and equipment
Be motivated, organised and meet deadlines
Progression Pathways
Successful completion of this course enables you
to progress and access a range of Level 3
qualifications including A Levels, Apprenticeships
and vocationally related qualification or
employment in the field of construction.
Be able to work individually and as a member of a
team
Be able to interpret information and follow work
plans
Enjoy learning through a range of practical projects
For those students who are considering studying more than one
vocational subject within DT (Construction, Engineering,
Hospitality and Catering), it is important that this is discussed
with your DT teacher before making your option choices.
Careers
How will I be assessed?
Unit
1
Unit
3
Assessment
Written Exam – 1.5 hours
Worth 40% of the
qualification
Coursework Project
Worth 60% of the
qualification.
(Internally assessed and
externally moderated)
Content Included
You will have one exam. The exam will last 1.5 hours
and will be made up of short answer and extended
response questions.
You will be assessed through project work (no
exam). You will be asked to prepare and complete
three trade-based tasks e.g. creating a simple
lighting circuit, making a wooden planter, fitting a
door frame or tiling a splashback.
The construction
industry offers a
wide range of
exciting
opportunities, from
tradesperson to
leading large scale
construction
projects, and from
an architect to
renovator of our
historic built
environment.