DEC COURSES & resources

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DEC Award – Design Projects

Entry level design projects ranging from 10-35 hours - certified by TQUK and endorsed by Industry.

FREE: Sustainable Outreach Shelter

Can you transform a stadium into a shelter for those who need it most?

FREE: Jamie Oliver Restaurant

Can you design a restaurant that supports the community and environment?

Community Learning Centre

Can you design a building where everyone can learn about sustainability?

Home for Everyone

Can you design a house that will make a difference to everyone?

The Centre for our Planet

Can you design an exciting educational building for young people?

Riverside Facility

Can you design an exciting river-based facility for everyone to enjoy?

Healthy Home for Everyone

Can you design a home that’s good for people, place and planet?

McDonald’s Restaurant

Can you design a restaurant that’s good for people and the planet?

Neonatal Unit

Can you design a neonatal unit to provide care for 20 special babies and the planet? 

Rehabilitation Centre

Can you design a rehabilitation centre to enable patients to recover and recuperate?

Eyecare Centre

Can you design a state-of-the-art eyecare centre for your community?

Mobility Hub

Can you design a mobility hub where all types of transport meet?

Healthy Ageing Centre

Can you design a special place that helps older people live well for longer?

School Cricket Pavilion

Can you design a sustainable and inclusive Cricket Pavilion for your local community?

Rail Station and Route

Can you design a rail station and route that will connect a local community?

Rail Station and Route

Can you design a rail station and route that will connect a local community?

DEC - Construction Matters

Empower learners to make a positive difference and equip them with the knowledge and skills to tackle global sustainability challenges.

DEC - Getting Started

Discover DEC Awards - fun and creative projects that capture learners’ imaginations and give you the tools to teach DEC.

DEC - How to Engage with Industry

Learn how to work effectively with your industry Adopter so you can maximise your learners DEC experience.

Teacher Guide

The DEC Level 1 Teacher Guide helps you deliver DEC with confidence.

Student Workbook

The ultimate guide to the Level 1 Design Engineer Construct! qualification.

Classroom Presentations

Presentations for DEC Level 1 teachers to use in the classroom.

Marked Work Samples

Understand the minimum standard of work required and how it can be improved.

DEC Digital Skills for Students

Up-skills students in a range of STEM skills related to the technical/digital built environment.

DEC Digital Skills for Teachers

Up-skills teachers in a range of STEM skills related to the technical/digital built environment.

DEC Maths Explained

Helps students get to grips with the applied Maths of DEC

Teacher Guide

The DEC Level 2 Teacher Guide helps you deliver DEC with confidence.

Student Workbook

The ultimate guide to the Level 2 Design Engineer Construct! qualification.

Classroom Presentations

Presentations for DEC Level 2 teachers to use in the classroom.

Marked Work Samples

Understand the minimum standard of work required to achieve a grade ‘C’.

DEC Digital Skills for Students

Up-skills students in a range of STEM skills related to the technical/digital built environment.

DEC Digital Skills for Teachers

Up-skills teachers in a range of STEM skills related to the technical/digital built environment.

DEC Maths Explained

Helps students get to grips with the applied Maths of DEC

Teach Meets

Practical guidance, updates and ideas for teaching the DEC qualification

Teacher Guide

The DEC Level 3 Teacher Guide helps you deliver DEC with confidence.

Classroom Presentations

Presentations for DEC Level 3 teachers to use in the classroom.

Marked Work Samples

Understand the minimum standard of work required to achieve a grade ‘C’.

DEC Digital Skills for Students

Up-skills students in a range of STEM skills related to the technical/digital built environment.

Classroom Presentations

Up-skills teachers in a range of STEM skills related to the technical/digital built environment.

DEC Maths Explained

Helps students get to grips with the applied Maths of DEC