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 design and make a construction.
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Entry 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 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 engage with art activities in relation to the local community and produce some art work.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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The learner will create and evaluate models using a range of materials.
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Entry 1 | 10 |
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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.
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Entry 1 | 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 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 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 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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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 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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The learner will be able to lay concrete correctly.
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Entry 3 | 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 |