Construction
Subject Leader: Mr P Abel
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Key Stage 4
Level 2 Vocational Award in Construction
Exam Board: Eduqas
Course Overview
The Vocational Award in Construction and the Built Environment allows pupils to discover this vocational sector and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study. It provides a foundation for further study at college where learners would specialise in a trade. This course provides opportunity to develop a range of general skills in a variety of trades that would support their progression to employment.
Unit 1 introduces learners to the built environment and provides them with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in identifying, explaining and evaluating different ideas and concepts of the built environment. Learners will explore a range of profession and trade roles, and some of the different structures and buildings of the built environment.
Unit 3 offers learners the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of three construction trade areas of the built environment, including planning, undertaking and evaluating construction tasks..
Assessment: 40% Exam, 60% Coursework
Curriculum Content
Year 10
Term 1:
- What are the responsibilities of employers and employees according to health and safety regulations?
Term 2:
- What information is required to carry out a construction project?
Term 3:
- What techniques are used during a construction project?
Term 4:
- How can the quality & success of a construction project be evaluated?
Term 5:
- How do trades people select suitable resources for a project?
Term 6:
- Why is it important to consider the ethical and environmental implications of a project? How can trades & roles combine to complete a project?
Year 11
Term 1:
- What are the responsibilities of employers and employees according to health and safety regulations?
Term 2:
- How can trades & roles combine to complete a project?
Term 3:
- What techniques are used during a construction project? Why is it important to consider the ethical and environmental implications of a project?
Term 4:
- How can the quality & success of a construction project be evaluated? How do trades people select suitable resources for a project?
Term 5:
- Preparation for examinations
Term 6:
- Preparation for examinations
Useful Information
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Out of School Learning (OSL) and Extracurricular Activities:
- GCSE OSL runs every Friday after school from 3.05pm-4pm.
- Design Technology Club C2, Tuesday 3:05-4pm with Mr Godden and Mrs Clarke.
- 3D Printing Club C7, Monday 3:05-4pm with Mr Abel.