Construction
Learning in this area covers technical and practical trades, such as plumbing, electrical, general construction and finishing.
Employment opportunities in this sector include practical roles (eg bricklayer, painter, plasterer, carpenter) as well as planning and support roles (eg design and architecture, town planning, surveying, sales).
We found 45 challenges in the Vocational area 'Construction'
| Challenge | Level | NLH |
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The learner will be able to understand Health and Safety requirements in the workplace and identify potential hazards whilst using carpentry tools.
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Level 2 | 30 |
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The learner will successfully design and construct a functioning animal run for a guinea pig, rabbit etc.
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Level 2 | 30 |
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The learner will be able to assist in building a stable to house horses.
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Level 1 | 30 |
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The learner will be able to construct a basic FM radio, follow a schematic diagram, use appropriate tools safely and test the final product.
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Level 1 | 10 |
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The learner will identify the skills and equipment needed to decorate a room and then carry out the decorating project.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to investigate two jobs within the construction industry and identify the skills and attributes needed to complete it.
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Level 1 | 20 |
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The learner will be able to investigate a job within the construction industry and identify the skills and attributes needed to complete it.
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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The learner will research and create a product to sell.
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Entry 3 | 30 |
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The learner will work in a workshop (or similar environment) to extract wood from discarded pallets using standard DIY tools.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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Identify an iconic building, research and construct a model using supplied or identified material; evaluate the finished product.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to lay concrete correctly.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to use an instruction booklet to assemble an item of furniture (IKEA)
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Entry 3 | 20 |
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The learner will to compare objects made from the same materials.
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Entry 3 | 10 |
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The learner will prepare for and take part in painting a fence, working with others and showing an awareness to good health and safety practices.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will build a brick walled shape, observing the design required to ensure stability, they will practice off-setting rows of bricks.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to identify the Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to design and construct a model.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to design and make a construction.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will learn to describe different materials.
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Entry 2 | 10 |
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The learner will participate in a basic DIY project and be able to demonstrate an awareness of health and safety.
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Entry 1 | 10 |