Useful web sites

Site	Description
Architecture online	Takes you to buildings around the world. You can search for buildings by the name of a building, architect or place. Information includes 3D models, available with a free software download.
Basic Skills Agency	BSA works across sectors and age groups, using a coherent ‘cradle to grave’ approach to improving standards through their work. Their aim is to work (often in partnership with other organisations) towards improving the basic skills of children, young people and adults through a number of programmes of work. Programmes include working with nursery teachers in the Early Years sector and promoting community-based learning for adults.
BBC Key skills	The BBC Key Skills web site provides resources for both teachers and learners to brush up on communication skills, improve understanding of number work and get a grip on using databases and spreadsheets. The 'Extras' section gives advice on how to extend your research skills, and the usefulness of mind maps and quizzes to help you find out your learning style.
BBC Skillswise	Skillswise is the BBC web site for adults who want to improve their basic skills in reading, writing and maths. All materials on the site are aimed at students who are studying at Level 1. Skillswise is not a course, rather it is a resource with materials that learners and tutors can select and adapt to their needs.
bConstructive	A site from CITB-ConstructionSkills aimed at providing information on careers in the construction industry.
CEBE	As part of the subject network of the Higher Education Academy, the centre provides discipline-based support to improve learning and teaching in the UK Higher Education Built Environment community.
CIC	The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.
CITB	CITB is the national training organisation for construction in the UK. The site provides news, advice and information on careers, education and training, etc.
Construct my future	Career opportunities in construction and related industries are showcased on a new web site.
Embedded learning	Skills for Life Materials for Embedded Learning aims to help learners to improve the literacy, language or numeracy skills they need to succeed at work, in community-based activities or as part of vocational training programmes.
Key skills support programme	The key skills support programme (KSSP) provides help and support with the teaching, learning, and organisation of key skills and increasingly Skills for Life. You can link to KSSP web sites for schools and colleges and the work-based sector.
National learning network (NLN)	The material is free to colleges of further education and is aimed at learners aged 16–19 years.
NCCER	The National Centre for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit education foundation created to help address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry and to develop industry-driven standardised craft training programs with portable credentials.
Skills for work	This web site offers information about the different skills required for a number of occupations and should be a useful resource for information, advice and guidance for workers in a variety of settings. Use this site to find job descriptions, required qualifications and skills for specific jobs, as well as links to further learning materials and other web sites you might find useful.
Women in science, engineering and construction	WISE has a number of initiatives and publications to give girls and women more information about opportunities and careers in SET and construction.

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