Design Engineer Construct! (DEC!) was created as a suite of projects and qualifications to spark an interest and provide skills in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industries for children and young adults; DEC! spans from primary school to sixth form.

DEC Level 2 is a GCSE equivalent qualification which leads students through the analysis and development of their own building project, giving a broad understanding of what many of the professionals in that process do in their roles.  They go on to design their own building and ‘build’ it using industry standard Building Information Modelling (BIM) 3D modelling software.

Hautlieu School has built strong links with the construction industry and students will gain regular interaction with many of the island’s built environment professionals.

Students will also develop their creativity, problem-solving, understanding of sustainability issues, technical, digital  and presentation skills as they complete their two-year portfolio, worth 50% of their final grade. (The other half gained from an examination in Year 11).

Please view the Learners Journey from Level 2 through to completion in Level 3.