Construction update - January 2022
An update on everything new within the Construction sector.
BTEC Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment:
Centres should be aware that the specification will be updated shortly to note the specific CITB requirement regarding trainers to hold verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge as well as hold a valid trainer’s qualification.
Wales
We have just concluded discussions with CITB Wales and Qualifications Wales to ensure selected qualifications remain in apprenticeships (SASW) where there is still a demand and where we are permitted to do so.
After 31 May 2022 some occupations are restricted: Only the new QW-commissioned CBE qualifications may be used in apprenticeships and for full time under 19 learners, which Pearson does not award, in the following occupations:
Bricklaying, Site Carpentry, Timber Frame, Solid Plastering, Painting and Decorating, Wall and Floor Tiling, Roof Slating and Tiling, Civil Engineering Operations, Dry Lining, Plant Operations.
For classroom-based qualifications, a new GCSE and A Level in Construction will replace all equivalent qualifications (such as BTEC) for these sizes (180 and 360 GLH)
Occupational Work Supervision:
Centres should note that the CITB employer working group have agreed to remove specific, named endorsements against this qualification. These changes will be reflected in the specification shortly.
The following entry requirements apply for anyone taking the OWS NVQ or SVQ and it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure all supervisors are competent to carry out their duties regardless of the occupation being supervised:
Learners must have occupational industry experience prior to being registered for the Occupational Work Supervision qualification
Learners have ability and experience in supervising teams
Learners must be occupationally competent to at least level 2 or SCQF level 5 in Construction OR be able to show a letter from the employer confirming their suitability and a professional discussion or portfolio of evidence of previous experience.
Qualification Extensions/Withdrawals Reminder
The following qualifications have been extended/withdrawn as follows. For qualification withdrawals, no new learners registrations will be permitted after the dates indicated.
QN | Qualification Title | Decision | Extension Date |
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601/2668/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Built Environment Design | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
603/0607/5 | Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Transport Planning | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
500/9771/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/4084/1 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Construction Plant Operations | Withdraw - 31 December, 2022 | |
500/7707/7 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Principles | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/3254/6 | Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction Occupations | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/7813/3 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Building Services Engineering for Technicians | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/9098/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) | Withdraw - 31 December, 2021 | |
501/1061/5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/4009/9 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Fitted Interiors (Construction) | Withdraw - 31 December, 2021 | |
601/4772/6 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
501/1115/2 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians (Institution of Civil Engineers) | Extend | 31 December, 2022 |
601/2500/7 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
601/6024/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) | Withdraw - 31 December, 2022 | |
600/8243/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Building Services Management and Supervision (Sustainability) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
601/4232/7 | Pearson Edexcel Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/5985/0 | Pearson Edexcel Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management (Sustainability) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
601/4787/8 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
603/2898/8 | Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
600/9088/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
601/6019/6 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plant Operations (Construction) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |
601/4788/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Steelfixing Occupations (Construction) | Withdraw 31/12/21 | |
601/4771/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management (Construction) | Extend | 31 December, 2023 |