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Curriculum Intent
WJEC Level1/2 Construction
The built environment sector is a very diverse sector covering an extremely wide range of occupations from handyman services to major infrastructure projects. According to the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities (2007), the construction industry, including building services occupations, involves general and allied construction activities for buildings and civil engineering works. In addition to the erection of building and structures, these works also include repairing and renovating. The sector is expansive, comprising 10% of the UK economy. However, only a third of employers in the construction sector believe that there is a talent pool sufficient to meet the industry’s needs. This is despite construction being considered an increasingly attractive industry to young people, and despite there being more and more young people who are actively considering a career in construction. There are many employment opportunities in the construction industry and the demand for workers is not currently being met; in 2018, more than two fifths of employers said that they had tried to recruit skilled workers and of those, nearly half had difficulties filling the positions. The wide and diverse range of careers in construction include manual and professional occupations, and many require further education and training either through apprenticeships or further and higher education.
The Vocational Award in Construction and the Built Environment (Technical Award) has been designed to support learners in schools who want to learn about this vocational sector and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study. It is most suitable as a foundation for further study. This further study would provide learners with the opportunity to develop a range of specialist and general skills that would support their progression to employment.
The course is split into two units:
- Unit 1 introduces learners to the built environment and provides them with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in identifying, explaining and evaluating different ideas and concepts of the built environment. Learners will explore a range of profession and trade roles, and some of the different structures and buildings of the built environment.
- Unit 3 offers learners the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of three construction trade areas of the built environment, including planning, undertaking and evaluating construction tasks.
Unit two aligns with unit one for a different version of the course which we do not do.
Year 10 Curriculum Overview
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Autumn Half Term 1 |
Autumn Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Introduction project:
U1 revision:
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Stud wall project:
U1 revision:
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How we assess |
Project and exam topic tests. Introduction MAD review. Google classroom classwork and homework from unit 1.1. |
Project and exam topic tests. Stud wall MAD review. Google classroom classwork and homework from unit 1.2. |
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Spring Half Term 1 |
Spring Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Container project:
U1 revision:
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Trivet project:
U1 revision:
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How we assess |
Project and exam topic tests. Container MAD review. Google classroom classwork and homework from unit 1.3. |
Project and exam topic tests. Trivet MAD review. Google classroom classwork and homework from unit 1.7. |
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Summer Half Term 1 |
Summer Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
Herb planter project:
U1 revision:
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Stool project:
U1 revision:
U3 Y10 examination |
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How we assess |
Project and exam topic tests. Herb planter MAD review. Google classroom classwork and homework from unit 1.8. |
Project and exam topic tests. Stool MAD review. Google classroom classwork and homework from unit 1.5. U3 Y10 exam based on 5/8 units. |
Year 11 Curriculum Overview
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Autumn Half Term 1 |
Autumn Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
U3 coursework:
U1 revision:
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U3 coursework:
U1 revision:
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How we assess |
U3 coursework vs. exam board mark scheme. Exam topic tests. Mock exam. |
U3 coursework vs. exam board mark scheme. Exam topic tests.
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Spring Half Term 1 |
Spring Half Term 2 |
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Knowledge |
U3 coursework:
U1 revision:
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U3 coursework:
U1 revision:
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How we assess |
U1 coursework vs. exam board mark scheme. Mock exam. |
U1 coursework vs. exam board mark scheme.
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Key Stage 4 useful resources
- U1 Google Classroom document links and video links (YouTube, etc)
- Reading list provided through the introduction project
- Candidate pack for U3 coursework
Enrichment Opportunities
Clubs
- No specific clubs for KS4 but students could have been and continue to be part of the Building a Lasting Legacy project.
Trips
- No trips are run for KS4 Construction at present except for site visits and work experience for those completing the Building a Lasting Legacy project.
Visitors
- Willmott Dixon Construction skills day.
- Kier for careers talks and interview skills.