Construction

Intent 

Courses in construction offer hands-on activities and real world experiences related to essential skills needed in this sector. Pupils develop skills and knowledge of how to make minor repairs in a house, decorating a wall, carpentry and wiring a plug. Pupils also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a workshop.

Implementation  

As pupils progress through into Hills and Rivers, pupils have the opportunity explore their interest in Construction through Pathway lessons, and work towards gaining a vocational qualification. Qualifications for this subject include, BTEC Level 1 Construction, WJEC Preparing for Work and ASDAN Personal Progress.

Pupils will be introduced to the importance of health and safety, tools and essential skills needed to repair and maintain a home. This practical course offers pupils the opportunity develop skills needed to make home improvements whilst learning the importance of healthy and safety in a work place. The aim of this unit is to introduce the pupils to health and safety and welfare issues in construction and helps the pupils to be aware of hazards that they could come across at a place of work or in the home.

Impact

• Supports building pupils' self-esteem and self-worth

• Pupils develop confidence and self-belief 

• Pupils gain a qualification

• Pupils have the knowledge of health and safety in a workplace

• Pupils experience partake in practical lessons in a workshop

• Pupils gain resilience, problem solving, teamwork and communication skillsCourses in construction offer hands-on activities and real world experiences related to essential skills needed in this sector.