Curriculum - KS4 Construction
The Construction Curriculum Maps for 2025/26 can be found below:
KS4 Construction Curriculum Map 25.26
KS4 Construction Skills Curriculum Map 25.26
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What makes Construction special?
Construction is a vocational subject which prepares students for jobs in the construction industry, helps them understand the importance of construction to society’s development and provides them with the skills to do most DIY jobs in the home.
In the industry there is always a high demand for people with the right practical construction skills and knowledge. This course is the first step on the pathway towards working in the construction industry.
What skills will you develop from studying Construction?
• Team work
• An understanding of the construction industry
• Practical skills in building, plumbing, carpentry and electrics
• Life skills
• Drawing to scale
• 2D design
• Presentation skills
• The ability to use computer programmes such as Google SketchUp
What other opportunities are available in this subject?
The department runs a wide range of activities in:
• Joinery
• Brick and block work
• Plumbing
• Electrics
• Sustainability
What topics will you study in Years 9, 10 and 11?
YEAR 9
Students have the opportunity to develop their skills, both practical and theoretical, in preparation for their BTEC course in Year 10. The students complete a number of projects which include various techniques used within the construction industry.
YEAR 10 AND 11
We follow the BTEC course. The assessment is made up of 25% examination and 75% coursework. The course is structured as follows:
Component 1: Construction Technology
Component 2: Construction Practice
Component 3: Construction & Design