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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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 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 be introduced to the early steps of building a brick wall, observing the design required to ensure stability, they will practice off-setting rows of bricks.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be introduced to the initial steps in tiling, following a number or colour sequence and have an awareness of the use of a spirit level to ascertain a level horizontal plane.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be introduced to the early steps of plumbing, using pipes and joint connectors to demonstrate water flow and to basic health and safety requirements.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be introduced to the initial steps in painting and decorating.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be introduced to the early stages of basic electrical circuits.
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WTE1 | 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 |
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The learner will show that they can use a tenon saw to cut wood safely.
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Entry 1 | 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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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will be able to design and construct a model.
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Entry 1 | 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 develop skills in following written and verbal instructions in
a building and decorating context.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will develop skills in making choices and following instructions to create a decoupage photo frame.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will demonstrate an awareness of the dangers of electricity and be able to operate objects which are mains and battery powered.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will understand how a circuit powers an electrical object and the importance of staying safe when using electricity.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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The learner will experience and coactively participate in a range of painting and decorating sensory careers activities.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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The learner will explore and coactively participate in a range of activities to create a house key hook.
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WTE1 | 10 |