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ISG is launching the UK\u2019s first A-level alternative for\u00a0construction to entice more young people into the industry<\/h2>\n

The UK\u2019s first level 3 Applied Diploma in Professional Construction Practice (PCP) has been established by construction firm ISG<\/a> and exam board WJEC<\/a> (formerly the Welsh Joint Education Committee).<\/p>\n

The PCP qualification is worth up to 56 UCAS points \u2013 the equivalent of an A-Level \u2013 and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Teaching modules include an introduction to building information modelling (BIM)<\/a>, the use of drones, laser scanning technology, and artificial intelligence and virtual reality in the built environment.<\/p>\n

The technological focus of the course is designed to maximise the appeal of construction and transform outdated perceptions of the industry.<\/p>\n

ISG chief executive Paul Cossell said: \u201cThe problem we have as an industry is that a third of our workforce is now over 50 years old and we are not doing enough to educate and expose young people to the amazing opportunities that exist in this vitally important industry that delivers the infrastructure, hospitals, schools and homes that support our very existence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PCP qualification is our response to engaging the brightest and most talented young people at an earlier age, with a Level 3 qualification that can sit alongside and complement existing STEM [science, technology engineering & maths] subjects.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents are given the confidence to explore contemporary construction practice and earn transferable UCAS points, which is an essential element as this unlocks the barriers that some may feel towards specialisation at an early age.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the real game-changer \u2013 a qualification that accurately reflects our industry, but doesn\u2019t negatively penalise those who are interested but ultimately find that it is not for them in the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n

Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC)<\/a> group of colleges is the PCP diploma\u2019s first partner and sponsor, and over the current academic year will be working with ISG in preparation to deliver the PCP qualification to its first cohort of students in the September 2019 intake.<\/p>\n

CIOB head of education Rosalind Thorpe added: \u201cThis qualification will help attract much needed new talent into the industry, which is currently experiencing skills gaps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CIOB believes that attracting school leavers into construction<\/a> will be key to increasing the use of digital technologies and innovations in the industry and improving productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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