BTEC National (AAQ) in Construction and the Built Environment - Teaching, learning and assessment materials
A dedicated support page for the new BTEC Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (AAQ), with essential guidance, downloadable templates, training links, and materials to support qualification delivery.
- Qualification overview and specification
- Transitioning from BTEC Nationals (2017) in Construction and the Built Environment?
- Recorded training and Live training
- Teaching, learning and assessment materials
- Quality assurance, guides and forms
- Published resources
- Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs)
- Get in touch!
The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate) is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post-16 students with an interest in the Construction sector and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment.
Equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in Construction as part of a study programme alongside A Levels.
BTEC Nationals (AAQ) in Construction and the Built Environment (AAQ) has six units. 3 of these units are mandatory. Students complete 2 of the 3 optional units available.
| Unit Title | Description | Mandatory/Optional | Assessment Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Construction Principles | Scientific and mathematical principles applied to construction. | Mandatory | External |
| Unit 2: Construction Technology | Methods and materials used in low-rise domestic and commercial buildings. | Mandatory | External |
| Unit 3: Design for Construction and the Built Environment | Designing construction solutions that meet client needs and regulatory standards. | Mandatory | Internal |
| Unit 4: Construction Commercial Management | Managing procurement, contracts, and cost estimation in construction projects. | Optional | Internal |
| Unit 5: Retrofit in Construction and the Built Environment | Retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. | Optional | Internal |
| Unit 6: Modelling in Construction | Using digital modelling tools to support design, planning, and collaboration. | Optional | Internal |
Transitioning from BTEC Nationals in Construction (2017)?
This document below is for centres/practitioners moving (transitioning) from Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment to the Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Construction and the Built Environment (Extended Certificate)
Getting started:
Internal Assessment (unit 3 and unit 4):
Live training events are scheduled throughout the year. Visit the training page regularly to view upcoming sessions and book your place.
Teaching, learning and assessment materials
Here are the materials available for each unit to support effective teaching, learning and assessment. These resources are designed to help educators deliver content with confidence, prepare students thoroughly, and carry out summative assessment effectively.
| Unit Title | Assessment Type |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Construction Principles | External |
| Unit 2: Construction Technology | External |
| Unit 3: Design for Construction and the Built Environment | Internal |
| Unit 4: Construction Commercial Management | Internal |
| Unit 5: Retrofit in Construction and the Built Environment | Internal |
| Unit 6: Modelling in Construction | Internal |
The centre guide to Quality Assurance is for centres delivering BTEC Nationals Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ) from 2025. It supports centres in understanding and implementing Pearson’s quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, valid, and reliable assessment outcomes.
Key Areas Covered
- Quality Assurance Model - centre quality
- Quality Assurance Model - programme quality
- Standardisation & Verification
- Case study...
Centre guide to BTEC Internal Assessment 2025-2026 provides essential guidance for centres delivering BTEC qualifications, including the AAQs. It outlines the responsibilities of the Lead IV and offers practical support for managing internal verification, standardisation, and quality assurance processes across programmes.
We have created new forms specific to the AAQs, including, the BTEC Assessment Plan Template, BTEC Assessment Record Template and Internal Verifiation of Assessment Decisions Template. These resources are designed to support effective planning, recording, and verification of assessment decisions across AAQ programmes.
Centre Standardisation Materials (CSMs)
Centre Standardisation Materials for Unit 3 are now available to support teachers delivering BTEC Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (AAQ), helping ensure assessments meet national standards.
Published resources available for the BTEC National 2025 Construction qualification, includes student books and a complete teaching package with editable resources, quizzes, videos...etc.
Resources published cvovers all 4 units of the qualification.
Read more about the resources and order
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
