How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Pearson Education Ltd has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Pearson Education Ltd awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Pearson Education Ltd.
BTEC Firsts allow level 2 learners to develop their knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context.
These are the units Pearson Education Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Pearson Education Ltd. It does the teaching and the mapping. Pearson Education Ltd sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Brickwork and Blockwork Operations Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of brickwork and blockwork construction
- Demonstrate safe working practices in bricklaying and blocklaying activities
- Apply techniques for laying bricks and blocks to create walls and structures
- Understand the properties and uses of different types of bricks, blocks and mortar
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications related to brickwork and blockwork
- Understand the importance of achieving accurate alignment and level
Carpentry and Joinery Operations Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of carpentry and joinery operations
- Demonstrate safe working practices in a carpentry and joinery environment
- Use and maintain hand tools and equipment for carpentry and joinery tasks
- Prepare materials for carpentry and joinery operations
- Perform basic carpentry and joinery techniques
Construction Drawing Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of construction drawing
- Understand different construction drawing techniques
- Produce construction drawings using appropriate techniques
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications
Construction Processes and Operations Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different construction processes used in the construction industry
- Understand different construction operations used in the construction industry
- Understand the health and safety requirements for construction processes and operations
- Apply knowledge of construction processes and operations in practical contexts
Construction Technology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of construction technology
- Understand different construction materials and their properties
- Understand different construction methods and techniques
- Apply knowledge of construction technology in practical contexts
Construction and Design Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of construction design.
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Apply design principles to construction projects.
- Identify different construction materials and their properties.
- Explain the importance of sustainability in construction design.
Electrical Operations Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of electrical operations
- Demonstrate safe working practices in an electrical environment
- Use and maintain tools and equipment for basic electrical tasks
- Identify different types of electrical components and their functions
- Perform basic electrical wiring and connection techniques
Exploring Brickwork and Blockwork Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of brickwork and blockwork construction.
- Identify different types of bricks and blocks used in construction.
- Demonstrate practical techniques for laying bricks and blocks.
- Explain the importance of mortar mixes and their application.
- Recognise common brickwork and blockwork patterns and bonds.
Exploring Building Services Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the range of building services engineering systems
- Describe the principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Explain the principles of electrical systems in buildings
- Understand the principles of plumbing and drainage systems
- Describe the principles of fire protection systems
- Understand the importance of energy efficiency in building services engineering
Exploring Carpentry and Joinery Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of carpentry and joinery.
- Explore a range of carpentry and joinery techniques.
- Investigate the tools and equipment used in carpentry and joinery.
- Apply safe working practices in a carpentry and joinery environment.
Exploring Civil Engineering Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the scope of civil engineering and its role in society
- Identify different types of civil engineering projects, such as roads, bridges, and dams
- Describe the materials used in civil engineering and their properties
- Explain the principles of structural design and construction
- Understand the importance of sustainability in civil engineering
- Recognise the environmental impact of civil engineering projects
Exploring Electrical Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand fundamental electrical principles.
- Identify common electrical components and their functions.
- Demonstrate safe working practices when dealing with electrical systems.
- Apply basic electrical techniques, such as wiring circuits.
- Explain the importance of electrical regulations and standards.
Exploring Facilities Management Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Define facilities management and its scope
- Identify the key functions of facilities management
- Explain the importance of maintaining building infrastructure
- Describe the role of facilities management in ensuring health and safety
- Understand the principles of space management and utilisation
- Explain the importance of sustainability in facilities management
Exploring Painting and Decorating Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of painting and decorating.
- Identify different types of paints, coatings, and wall coverings.
- Demonstrate practical techniques for preparing surfaces for painting and decorating.
- Apply paint and wall coverings using appropriate tools and methods.
- Recognise different painting and decorating styles and finishes.
Exploring Plastering and Dry lining Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of plastering and dry lining
- Identify different types of plaster and dry lining materials
- Explain the importance of surface preparation for plastering and dry lining
- Demonstrate basic plastering and dry lining techniques
- Recognise common plastering and dry lining problems and their solutions
Exploring Plumbing Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of plumbing systems.
- Explore a range of plumbing techniques.
- Investigate the tools and equipment used in plumbing.
- Apply safe working practices in a plumbing environment.
Exploring Roofing Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of roofing systems and their components
- Explain the principles of roof design and construction
- Demonstrate practical skills in roofing techniques, such as laying tiles or felt
- Understand the importance of safety when working on roofs
- Describe the materials used in roofing and their properties
- Recognise common roofing problems and their solutions
Exploring Surveying Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of surveying and its importance in construction
- Identify different surveying instruments and their uses
- Demonstrate basic surveying techniques, such as levelling and measuring distances
- Interpret survey data and create basic plans
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to surveying
- Explain the role of a surveyor in a construction project
Exploring Wall and Floor Tiling Principles and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the principles of wall and floor tiling
- Identify different types of tiles and their uses
- Explain the importance of surface preparation for tiling
- Demonstrate basic tiling techniques
- Recognise common tiling problems and their solutions
Painting and Paperhanging Operations Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of surface preparation for painting and paperhanging
- Demonstrate safe working practices in painting and paperhanging activities
- Apply techniques for painting interior and exterior surfaces
- Apply techniques for hanging different types of wallpaper
- Understand the properties and uses of various paints, coatings and wall coverings
- Understand the importance of achieving a high-quality finish
Plumbing Operations Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of plumbing operations
- Demonstrate safe working practices in plumbing activities
- Apply practical skills in carrying out basic plumbing tasks
- Recognise different types of plumbing systems and components
- Understand the regulations and standards relevant to plumbing work
Scientific and Mathematical Applications for Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the application of scientific principles in construction.
- Apply mathematical concepts to solve construction-related problems.
- Analyse the properties of construction materials using scientific methods.
- Use mathematical formulas to calculate quantities and dimensions in construction.
- Explain how scientific and mathematical principles contribute to the structural integrity of buildings.
Sustainability in Construction Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Define sustainability in the context of construction
- Explain the environmental impacts of construction activities
- Identify sustainable materials and construction techniques
- Describe methods for reducing waste in construction
- Understand the importance of energy efficiency in buildings
Tendering and Estimating Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of tendering in the construction industry
- Describe the tendering process from initial enquiry to contract award
- Understand the factors that influence the preparation of estimates
- Prepare estimates for construction projects using appropriate methods
- Analyse the costs associated with tendering and estimating
- Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to tendering and estimating
The Construction Industry Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure of the construction industry in the UK
- Identify different roles and responsibilities within the construction industry
- Explain the importance of health and safety in the construction industry
- Recognise the different types of construction projects
- Understand the impact of the construction industry on the economy
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The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Facilities Manager
This role can lead towards senior operational leadership, including positions such as VP of Global Real Estate and Facilities or Chief Operating Officer.
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The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Pearson Education Ltd rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Brickwork and Blockwork OperationsCarpentry and Joinery OperationsConstruction Drawing TechniquesConstruction Processes and OperationsConstruction TechnologyConstruction and DesignElectrical OperationsExploring Brickwork and Blockwork Principles and Techniques
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Coach · your practice partner Illustration - Pitch it Evaluate
“Tendering and Estimating” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Lead it Apply
“Exploring Facilities Management” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Brickwork and Blockwork Operations, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit covers the principles of brickwork and blockwork construction, including bonding patterns, load-bearing capacity, and the properties of various bricks and blocks. Learners will develop skills in safe working practices and techniques for laying bricks and blocks to construct walls and structures.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment
25 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Brickwork and Blockwork Operations
- Carpentry and Joinery Operations
- Construction Drawing Techniques
- Construction Processes and Operations
- Construction Technology
- Construction and Design
and 19 more in the full unit list below.
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