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 newly built construction area, pupils will have a fantastic and unique opportunity to build lifelong practical skills and knowledge in areas such as Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, Brickwork and Painting and Decorating whilst attaining entry level into this dynamic industry through completing an NOCN national Cskills qualification.
Curriculum Map
| HT1 | HT3 | HT5 |
| Health and safety in Construction (Theory)
Using basic tools Basic wood joints Rabbet, Mitre, Cross-halving, Butt and Dowel joints
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Handling and Storing Components (Theory)
Cutting and fixing profiles- skirting and dado Concreting Tiling to different surfaces Carpentry project 2 (Chair) |
Mixing materials (Theory)
Brickwork continued (Blockwork) Erecting structural Timber (External framework) Carpentry project 3 (shelf) |
| HT2 | HT4 | HT6 |
| Basic wood joints: Bridle, Dovetail and Mortice & Tenon joints
Fixing plasterboard Plastering Carpentry project 1 (Coffee table) Introduction to basic tiling
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Cut, lay and fix materials
Brickwork continued (Blockwork) Chiselling out for and fitting ironmongery (Deadlocks and door handles)
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Fixing components (Theory)
Applying decorative finishes Paint and wallpaper Fixing shelf to partition wall Cutting and fixing architrave |
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 Cskills Award in Carpentry and Joinery offered at Entry Level 3 (8 Credits), 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 also offers a fantastic career with a great salary, and with construction projects happening all over the world, there are many opportunities to travel.
Curriculum Development
In the coming summer months the construction area will be expanding with an outside purpose built brickwork and groundworks area. This will be built by the pupils and will give them a taster of the more advanced aspects of structural construction. This will also prepare them for possible progression whilst still at Chadwick onto a Level 1 diploma in Construction multi-skills should they successfully complete a Level 1 certificate. This qualification will be available to students in their second year of KS4.
Careers relevant to this subject
| Career Area | How this subject helps | Pathway |
| Site carpenter and Joiner
Plasterer Tiler Painter and Decorator
Foreman Site Manager Self Employed Builder Construction firm Manager
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To gain entry into the construction industry on a selected trade career you will require at the least a competent level of knowledge and skill to pursue your chosen profession. | Construction Entry 3, Level 1 award, Level 1 certificate
ASDAN Construction taster certificate
Level 1 Diploma in Construction multi skills |