Why should you study Building Studies?
Undoubtedly, the exciting specialism of Building Studies is an excellent opportunity to develop the varied skills that construction industry roles require. Join Year 10 building studies at Bucks UTC because we have world class employer partners from the Construction sector. Moreover, be inspired by these employers who help develop the curriculum and influence what we teach to our students. Consequently, this improves students’ employability and transferable skills. Secondly, all sponsors support the UTC, providing guidance to students plus information about career paths, skills and knowledge. We also offer opportunities for progression, placements and employment.
Are you passionate about the Built Environment?
Firstly, the exciting specialism of Building Studies curriculum is an excellent opportunity to investigate how the construction sector works and how there are so many different career options within the industry. For example, Project Management, Site Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor, Planner and Design. This course is 80% theory and 20% practical, therefore if you want to become a bricklayer, plumber, carpenter or electrician this course is not suitable.
What make the UTC different from other schools?
Coupled with the fact that Bucks UTC has world-leading founding partners in the Construction including; Taylor Wimpey, Morgan Sindall and BAM. Moreover, these employers help us develop the curriculum and influence what we teach to our students. Consequently, this improves students’ employability and transferable skills. Secondly, all sponsors support the UTC, providing guidance to students plus information about career paths, skills and knowledge. Also offer opportunities for progression, placements and employment.
Find our more about Construction Pathways
There are many different roles in the work of construction, ranging from craft roles, technical roles and professional roles. You can find out more information about some of these different roles on the CITB Website.
Focus on core subjects such as English, Math and Science is very important
Furthermore, all students joining in Year 10 will work towards completing their GCSEs alongside their choice of Building Studies specialism
Ofsted say – In construction, pupils participate in construction projects that have a real purpose, and therefore need to be carried out to professional standards.
