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
The learner will develop skills in following written and verbal instructions in a building and decorating context.
WTE1  10
The learner will demonstrate an awareness of the dangers of electricity and be able to operate objects which are mains and battery powered.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to design and construct a model.
Entry 1  10
The learner will build a brick walled shape, observing the design required to ensure stability, they will practice off-setting rows of bricks.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to design and construct a model.
Entry 2  10
The learner will explore and coactively participate in a range of activities to design and create a playing piece for a noughts and crosses style outdoor game.
WTE1  10
The learner will learn to recognise different materials.
Entry 1  10
The learner will learn to describe different materials.
Entry 2  10
The leaner will be able to make a brick wall model by using Teifoc cement and bricks.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to design and make a construction.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to design and make a construction.
Entry 2  10
The learner will to compare objects made from the same materials.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to design and make a construction.
Entry 1  10
The learner will develop gross and fine motor skills through constructive play.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to investigate a job within the construction industry and identify the skills and attributes needed to complete it.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to investigate two jobs within the construction industry and identify the skills and attributes needed to complete it.
Level 1  20
The learner will make music and musical instruments out of recyclable items.
WTE1  10
The learner will create and evaluate models using a range of materials.
Entry 1  10
The learner will be able to investigate a job within the building and construction industry and identify the main tasks, equipment and health and safety considerations needed to complete it.
Entry 1  10
The learner will work in a workshop (or similar environment) to extract wood from discarded pallets using standard DIY tools.
Entry 3  10