Pearson BTEC Tech Award Construction and the Built Environment - Component 1: Construction Technology - Sample Assessment Materials - Issue 1

Oct 20, 2026

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Sample Assessment Materials for the Pearson BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in Construction and the Built Environment, focusing on Component 1: Construction Technology, for first teaching from September 2022. The document provides exam instructions, candidate information fields, paper structure and mark allocation, and assessment guidance on answering all questions within the provided spaces. It includes a sample mark grid area and multiple-choice and matching-style questions assessing construction technology knowledge and performance requirements.

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Pages34

Reading Time1 h 26 min

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Exam paper 1

Sample mark grid

Candidate instructions

Assessment questions

First teaching from Pearson BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2 in September 2022 Construction and the Built Environment Component 1 : Construction technology Sample Assessment Materials First teaching from September 2022 Issue 1 L1/2 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details [on our contact us page at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](on our contact us page at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, with 25,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your [learners at qualifications.pearson.com](learners at qualifications.pearson.com) References to third-party material made in this document are made in good faith, we do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this document is correct at time of publication. Publication code VQ000073 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2021 Contents Exam paper 1 Sample mark grid 15 Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Centre Number Learner Registration Number Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Construction and the Built Environment Sample assessment materials for first teaching September 2022 | Time 1 hour 30 minutes | Paper reference | XXXXX/XX | | --- | --- | --- | | Construction and the Built Environment
COMPONENT 1 : Construction Technology | | | You do not need any other materials. Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and learner registration number. • Answer all questions . • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 60. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it • Try to answer every question . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . . Turn over S72503A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. 1/1 *S72503A0113* Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Construction and the Built Environment – Component 1: Construction Technology 1 Sample Assessment Materials – Issue 1 – September 2021 © Pearson Education Limited 2021 | Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 Which one of these methods would be used for the purpose of slowing down the spread of fire in a building?
A Fire compartments B Refuge area
C Smoke detectors D Fire alarms
(Total for Question 1 = 1 mark) | | --- | | 2 Which two of these components would be used for the purpose of providing sound insulation?
A Tile battens B Metal studs
C Plasterboard layers D Flooring mats
E Ventilation ducts
(Total for Question 2 = 2 marks) | | | 2 Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award

FAQs

What is the total mark for the sample exam paper?

The total mark for this paper is 60, with marks for each question shown in brackets.

How should candidates record answers in the sample assessment materials?

Candidates must answer all questions, write answers in the spaces provided, and use a cross in the box for some questions. If an answer is changed, candidates should line through the box and mark the new choice with a cross.

What does Component 1: Construction Technology cover in this BTEC Tech Award sample?

The sample assessment focuses on knowledge of construction technology topics, including methods related to fire spread and smoke control, sound insulation components, and matching materials to performance requirements.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jacob