Key Stage 4 - Construction and the Built Environment

WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Awards (Technical Awards) allow students to study vocational subjects alongside GCSEs and other qualifications. The vast construction industry encompasses a wide range of occupations, from handyman services to major infrastructure projects, including building and civil engineering work, as well as repairs and renovations.

This course consists of completion of two units to achieve the qualification.
Unit 1 provides an appropriate foundation which reflects this size and diversity. Learners are required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of eight specified areas of content, all of which are critical to the industry: 

• 1.1 The sector 
• 1.2 The built environment life cycle 
• 1.3 Types of building and structure 
• 1.4 Technologies and materials 
• 1.5 Building structures and forms 
• 1.6 Sustainable construction methods 
• 1.7 Trades, employment and careers 
• 1.8 Health and safety.

This unit is externally assessed through an on-screen examination available in January and May/June in year 11. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. 
This assessment contributes 40% to the overall qualification grade.
Unit 3 offers learners the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of three construction trade areas of the built environment, including planning, undertaking and evaluating construction tasks. Learners are required to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in: 

• Decoration 
• Tiles 
• Electrical 

Learners will complete a construction project provided by WJEC which focuses on the preparation and completion of three realistic trade-based tasks.

• 3.1 Interpreting technical sources of information 
• 3.2 Planning and organising work 
• 3.3 Identifying resource requirements 
• 3.4 Calculating the materials required 
• 3.5 Writing and setting success criteria 
• 3.6 Prepare for construction tasks 
• 3.7 Carrying out techniques 
• 3.8 Removing and disposing of materials 
• 3.9 Working practices that promote health and safety 
• 3.10 Evaluating construction tasks.

This unit is internally assessed through a 30 hour controlled assessment, available in January and May in year 10. This assessment contributes 60% to the overall qualification grade.
WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Construction and the Built Environment
Qualification type: Technical Award 
Spec code: E819QA 
QAN: 603/7015/4 
Useful links:
https://www.goconstruct.org/
www.tiles.org.uk
https://paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk/
https://www.theiet.org/
 
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