Construction Skills
Curriculum Intent
In the last financial year, the Northwest took over Greater London as the second biggest source of building new homes. The construction industry in the Northwest is booming! There are many different professions within the industry which all require highly skilled and knowledgeable tradespeople. In our purpose built construction area and newly built brickwork area, pupils have a fantastic and unique opportunity to build lifelong practical skills and knowledge in areas such as Health & Safety in Construction, Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, Brickwork, Painting and Decorating and working with power tools, whilst attaining Entry Level experience into this dynamic industry through completing an NOCN national CSkills qualification.
Curriculum Map
| HT1 | HT3 | HT5 |
| Introduction to Health and safety in Construction (Theory)
Units: Hazards and Risks, Communicating Health & Safety, Personal and Collective Measures, Responsibilities, Hygiene Introduction to basic hand tools Introduction to basic wood joints – Rabbet, Mitre, Cross-halving, Half lap, Butt and Dowel joint Carpentry projects – Plate Stand (Initial practical assessment) Storage box ASDAN Module 1 – General Construction Operations (Theory)
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Handling and Storing Components (Theory)
Introduction to basic concreting Introduction to basic brickwork – small wall including one return Wall tiling (continuation on from basic tiling) Introduction to basic wall papering – lining paper Carpentry project – Shelf wall unit, ASDAN Module 3 – Carpentry and Joinery (Theory)
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Mixing materials (Theory)
Brickwork and blockwork continued Erecting structural timber (External roof framework) Carpentry project 3 – Drawer unit, Chair ASDAN Module 5 – Health and Safety in the Construction Sector (Theory)
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| HT2 | HT4 | HT6 |
| Basic wood joints continued: Bridle, Dovetail and Mortice & Tenon joints
Fixing plasterboard Plastering Basic joinery – cutting and fixing profiles- skirting and architraves Carpentry project – Tiled Coffee table, Stool, Gauge Rod Introduction to basic tiling ASDAN Module 2 – Bricklaying (Theory)
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Cut, lay and fix materials Introduction to basic blockwork Advanced joinery – fitting different types of ironmongery Making and fixing a curtain rail Marking out and fitting basic PVC waste pipework ASDAN Module 4 – Painting and Decorative Finishing (Theory)
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Fixing components (Theory)
Fixing components to different surfaces Applying decorative finishes to different surfaces Advanced Painting and wallpapering – cutting in, matching patterns Using different fixings ASDAN Module 6 – Careers in the Construction Sector (Theory)
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Curriculum Justification
With the construction industry thriving again, there are more than 2.2 million people employed with just over 194,000 construction companies employing more than one person. The Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery (NOCN CSkills) offered at Entry Level 3 (8 Credits), progressing on to a Level 1 Award (11 Credits) and Level 1 Certificate (14 Credits) offer pupils a starting point from which to progress onto college to complete a Level 2 or 3 in advanced site carpentry and joinery. Additionally, the ASDAN construction vocational taster certificate provides the first step in pursuing a Level 1 college course in construction multi-skills. With strong career links with both Lancaster and Morecambe and Kendal College, opportunities to progress are widely available. Working in the construction industry offers a fantastic career with a competitive salary, and with construction projects happening all over the world, there are many opportunities to travel.
Curriculum Development
With the recently completed brickwork area, pupils will now be able to practice aspects of structural framework and blockwork. There will be opportunities to develop skills in areas such as timber roofing and also brick and block wall designs. Pupils will also take part in school maintenance, completing tasks such as groundwork and repair tasks. This will give them an opportunity to apply their practical skills in realistic construction situations and to ‘learn on the job’.
Careers relevant to this subject
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To gain a base level entry into the construction industry to pursue a trade or profession, you will need to demonstrate a competent level of skill, knowledge and understanding in your chosen field. |
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