KS4 (Year 10-11)

Aims

The construction industry employs over 3 million people in the UK and offers a diverse range of employment opportunities. Careers are available in all phases of the construction process including initial ideas and designs, building and the ongoing planning and maintenance of structures.

 

This vocational course is designed to support learners to develop an awareness of the construction industry. It provides learners with a broad introduction to the different trades involved in the sector and the types of career opportunities available.

It is especially suitable as a foundation for further study. The successful completion of this qualification could provide the learner with opportunities to access a range of qualifications including:

• Apprenticeships in construction

• Level 2 qualifications in specialist areas such as plumbing, tiling and carpentry

• Level 3 qualifications in construction, such as Diplomas in Construction and the Built Environment

 

The course is recognised by the CITB (Construction industry Training Board) who say:

“CITB are delighted to have been able to work with WJEC to develop the level 1 / 2 Construction Qualifications which are based on industry approved content and provide the opportunity to inspire the next generation of young people to consider Construction in its widest context as a Career of Choice.”

 

Course Details

The course is comprised of 120 guided learning hours within 3 units of study:

 

1. Safety and security in construction (30 hours) Through this unit, learners will gain the knowledge and understanding to be able to plan how to minimise risk to their own and others health and safety in different contexts.

 

2. Practical construction skills (60 hours)

The focus of this unit will be on developing 3 specific skills such as carpentry, plumbing and tiling. Learners will also learn how to interpret technical information to plan the refurbishment of a building, taking account of health and safety issues. They will use appropriate skills and techniques to carry out the refurbishment.

 

3. Planning construction projects (30 hours)

Learners will use their learning from the development of practical skills and health and safety requirements of construction processes to plan straightforward built environment development projects.

 

Assessment

Unit 1 - Safety and security in construction is assessed by a 60 minute online examination. Learners are allowed one re-sit opportunity. The highest grade will contribute towards the overall grade for the qualification. One re-sit opportunity. The highest grade will contribute towards the overall

grade for the qualification;

Unit 2 - Practical construction skills is internally assessed and externally moderated by the WJEC.

Unit 3 - Planning construction projects is also internally assessed and externally moderated by the WJEC. The final qualification will be awarded according to one of the following grades: Level 1 Pass, Level 2 Pass, Level 2 Merit, Level or Level 2 Distinction.