1. Construction Curriculum Overview Year 10/11
The Construction Industry
Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Heritage in the Construction Industry
Construction Processes and Operations
Construction Methods and Techniques
Facilities and Project Management
Understand the diversity and complexity of the construction industry
Know the contribution the construction industry makes to our social and economic wellbeing
Know about human resources in the construction industry
Know about careers in the construction industry
Understand the concept of sustainability
Know the issues affecting the development of a sustainable built environment
Know how sustainability can benefit the built environment locally and nationally
Know how sustainable design and construction techniques are used to address environmental issues.
Understand the heritage craft sectors
Know the issues affecting the heritage construction industry
Know the needs of maintaining, conserving and repairing our historic (pre 1919) building stock
Know how heritage design and construction techniques are used to address environmental issues
Know the stages of a construction project and the importance of good planning and sequencing of
construction work
Know the traditional and modern construction processes and operations used in low-rise domestic
Construction
Understand the properties and uses of natural, processed and manufactured construction materials.
Understand the relationship between the functions of a building and its elements
Know the methods and techniques associated with pre-construction, groundworks, substructure and external works for low-rise buildings
Know the methods and techniques used in the construction of super-structures for low-rise domestic buildings.
Understand principles of facilities and project management
Understand the application of construction site management techniques
Be able to apply cost management techniques
Be able to design systems for production control
Be able to analyse facilities management provision
Employer ‘Live’ Projects
Communication, team work, problem solving, decision making, working under pressure, dealing with emergencies, positive attitude, understanding being managed, responsibility, timekeeping and punctuality, health and wellbeing, loyalty and pride
First Aid, Health and Safety (CSCS), Environmental, Plant Training (CPCS)
Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Transferable and Soft Skills
Professional Accreditation