The Diploma in Construction & Built Environment (C&BE)

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There is also a Progression Diploma for young people who are not in a position to complete a whole Advance DiplomaThe Diploma in C&BE is part of a series of Diploma qualifications that have been developed to provide 14–19 year olds with a broad programme of applied and theoretical learning, underpinned by essential skills.

The Diploma in C&BE combines practical skill development with theoretical and technical knowledge. Young people with the Diploma have better expertise, and a better insight into what the sector is like to work in. They will be more motivated when entering employment because they are already equipped with the tools they need to help them get on.

There are three main levels to the Diploma:

  • The Foundation Diploma
  • The Higher Diploma
  • The Advanced Diploma

There is also a Progression Diploma for young people who are not in a position to complete a whole Advance Diploma.

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 Who has developed the C&BE Diploma

The C&BE Diploma has been developed by the following Sector Skills Councils; ConstructionSkills, Energy & Utility Skills, Proskills, Asset Skills, SummitSkills and the Engineering Construction Training Board. They have consulted widely with industry to ensure that the Diploma will give young people a broader grounding in the required skills before joining their chosen sector.