PSHE form time Lesson Plan Introducing careers in construction as a preview to…

The wonder of the built environment Exploring the variety of career opportunities and skills in the construction industry

What the built environment means Sherford New Town in Devon What the built environment means Bloomberg’s new headquarters in London Offshore renewable energy in the North Sea

In pairs, think of as many job roles involved in construction as you can

Domestic energy assessor Quantity surveyor Accountant Electrician Acoustics consultant   Domestic energy assessor Quantity surveyor Accountant Electrician Shopfitter Architect Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer Archaeologist Environmental Advisor Steel Fixer Brick Layer Glazier Roofer Building Envelope Specialist Geo-Technical Engineer Steeplejack Carpenter Landscaper Town planner Concrete Finisher Heritage Consultant Stonemason Crane driver Plasterer Welder Crane Supervisor It Support Analyst Town Planner Demolition operative Plumber 3d Visualiser/Specialist Ecologist Kitchen Fitter Tunneling Operative

Some subjects that are linked to construction Math Science Geography Art/Design What skills do you think employers need from these subjects?

Choosing one of the jobs, consider: How do you think people doing this job would spend their days? What do you think would be the most and least enjoyable aspects of the work? What subjects do you think these people would be good at? What qualifications do you think they need?

Thinking about me: make a “selfie” What are my main qualities? What evidence do I have to demonstrate these? What are the areas I’d like to develop more? How can I do this?

What do you already have to offer? adaptable creative logical self-motivated ambitious dependable optimistic supportive analytical diligent organised team contributor articulate dynamic perceptive tenacious assertive enthusiastic persistent thorough autonomous expressive practical tolerant cautious flexible pragmatic understanding challenging focused productive versatile clear thinker imaginative reliable committed inclusive resourceful cooperative insightful risk-taker courageous intuitive self-disciplined Can you think of any more personal qualities?

Sometimes it is difficult to identify our own strengths. Turn to the person next to you and tell them what their strengths are.

Thinking about me – make a “selfie” What are my top qualities? Quality Evidence   What are the areas I’d like to develop more? Area What could I do to get more practice?

What kind of future do you want? What does your future look like? What kind of future do you want? Things that will be essential Things that will be important Things that would be nice to have Things to avoid.

Good Working Relationships Good Working Relationships Influence “I want to feel as though I have influence and power at work – I want to feel like I’ve made a difference.” Fast Paced Prosperity “I want to have wealth and a luxurious lifestyle” Public Contact “I want to interact with people in the general public”. Public Contact “I want to interact with people in the general public”. L&C “I want to feel as though I have influence and power at work – I want to feel like I’ve made a difference.” Manageable Stress Levels “I don’t want to feel stressed – and I want a life outside work too.” Good Working Relationships “I want to enjoy working with others”. Good Working Relationships “I want to enjoy working with others”. Technical Expertise “I want to feel like I am an expert in something”. Technical Expertise “I want to feel like I am an expert in something”. Location “I want to live somewhere really cool”. Chaos Innovation “I want to feel like I am at the cutting edge doing something brand new”. Work Under Pressure Excitement Security “I want to know that I will be able to keep my job and there won’t be lots of risks involved.” Manageable Stress Levels “I don’t want to feel stressed – and I want a life outside work too.” Freedom/Independence Freedom/Independence Security “I want to know that I will be able to keep my job and there won’t be lots of risks involved.” Integrity “I want to feel like the job I’m doing is morally right.” Integrity “I want to feel like the job I’m doing is morally right.” Innovation “I want to feel like I am at the cutting edge doing something brand new”. Risk Work Under Pressure Competition “I want to do a job that is competitive”. Variety and Choice “I want to my job to be different everyday and I want to have choice over what I am doing”. Variety and Choice “I want to my job to be different everyday and I want to have choice over what I am doing”. Attractive Workspace Achievement “I want to do really well and feel like I’ve achieved something”. Achievement “I want to do really well and feel like I’ve achieved something”. Risk Competition “I want to do a job that is competitive”. Excitement Artistic Creativity

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