Constructing the Built Environment Technical Award
Students have five Construction lessons over a fortnight. These consist of two units. One is working towards a written exam (40%) and coursework (practical and written element – 60%). The course allows students to understand safety and security within the construction industry. Students will develop an understanding of a variety of careers within the construction industry including trades and senior level positions (e.g., quantity surveyor).
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Year | Term | Topic | Type Of Assessment | Assessment Window |
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10 | Autumn | Practical Skill Development | Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) | Ongoing, for submission in May |
Planning and organising work | ||||
Interpreting technical sources of information | ||||
Writing and setting success criteria | ||||
Spring | Prepare for construction tasks | Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) | Ongoing for submission in May | |
Carrying out techniques | ||||
Removing and disposal of materials | ||||
Working practices that promote health and safety | ||||
Summer | Evaluating of construction tasks | Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) | Submission in May | |
Finalising coursework submission | ||||
11 | Autumn | Unit 2 | Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) | Submission in May |
Interpreting technical sources of information | ||||
Planning a sequence of work | ||||
Identify resources required | ||||
Identifying resources required to complete construction tasks | ||||
Calculate materials to complete construction tasks | ||||
Set success criteria for construction tasks | ||||
Prepare/Complete construction tasks | ||||
Spring | Prepare/Complete construction tasks | Non-Exam Assessment (Coursework) | Submission in May | |
Evaluate Construction Tasks | ||||
Unit 3 | ||||
Describe and understand the activities, responsibilities and outputs of different careers in the construction industry | ||||
Understand how construction development projects are released | ||||
Be able to plan built environment construction projects | ||||
Summer | Unit 3 – Exam Preparation | Written Examination | Final exams |