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 identify the Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.
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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 |
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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 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 painting and decorating.
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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 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 able to lay concrete correctly.
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Entry 3 | 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 research and create a product to sell.
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Entry 3 | 30 |
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The learner will follow simple step instructions to make a product.
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WTE1 | 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 learn to recognise different materials.
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Entry 1 | 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 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 leaner will be able to make a brick wall model by using Teifoc cement and bricks.
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WTE1 | 10 |
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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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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 |