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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |