Construction Curriculum Overview Year 1011 The Construction Industry

Construction Curriculum Overview Year 10/11 The Construction Industry 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 Sustainability in the Construction Industry Heritage in the Construction Industry Understand the concept of sustainability Understand the heritage craft sectors Know the issues affecting the development of a sustainable built environment Know the issues affecting the heritage construction industry Know how sustainability can benefit the built environment locally and nationally Know the needs of maintaining, conserving and repairing our historic (pre 1919) building stock Know how sustainable design and construction techniques are used to address environmental issues. Know heritage design and construction techniques are used to address environmental issues Construction Processes and Operations 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. Construction Methods and Techniques Facilities and Project Management Understand the relationship between the functions of a building and its elements Understand principles of facilities and project management Know the methods and techniques associated with pre-construction, groundworks, substructure and external works for lowrise buildings Understand the application of construction site management techniques Know the methods and techniques used in the construction of superstructures for low-rise domestic buildings. Be able to design systems for production control Be able to apply cost management techniques Be able to analyse facilities management provision Employer ‘Live’ Projects Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction Transferable and Soft Skills 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 Professional Accreditation First Aid, Health and Safety (CSCS), Environmental, Plant Training (CPCS)