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KS4 Construction

 

Subject: Construction
Subject Overview:

This is a vocational subject which is split into 2 units. The two units are to develop practical skills as well as knowledge of Construction in the Built Environment.

Unit 1– introduces the learners to the built environment and provides them 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. An on-screen exam will take place in the summer of Year 11. (1 hour 30 mins exam worth a total of 40% of the qualification)

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. The assessment for this unit is an in class controlled assessment consisting of 30 hours. (60% of the qualification)

Constructing the Built Environment
Content: Year 10: Year 11:
Autumn Term: Unit 1- Theory

Unit 3- Joinery, Tiling or Electrical module

Unit 3 – controlled assessment released by exam board
Spring Term: Unit 1 – Theory

Unit 3 – Joinery, Tiling or Electrical module

Unit 3 – controlled assessment released by exam board

Unit 1 revision

Summer Term: Unit 1 – Theory

Unit 3 – Joinery, Tiling or Electrical module

Unit 3 – controlled assessment released by exam board

Unit 1 revision

Exam Summer term

Useful links for GCSE course:  

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/level-12-vocational-award-in-construction-and-the-built-environment/#tab_keydocuments

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

https://tastycareers.org.uk/

Revision Guide

How can parents support their child’s progress in this subject?

  • Encourage attendance to at least one intervention per week.
  • Contact staff if there are any concerns or for updates on progress.
  • Encourage your child to develop skills in this subject area outside the classroom.
  • Ensure your child catches up with any missed learning if they are absent.
Extra-Curricular Activities:

  • Get Exam Ready Coursework and Exam intervention

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Kepier is part of the Eden Learning Trust
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Headteacher: Mr C Devlin

Kepier, Dairy Lane, Houghton Le Spring
Tyne & Wear, DH4 5BH
0191 512 8960

General enquiries fao Mrs S Younghusband, HR and Governance/Core SLT Support:
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