Create the built environment: structures
Unit summary
Students will identify and use a range of technical information used in the construction of the built environment. Students will have the opportunity to investigate a range of methods, techniques, plant and tools used in the construction of groundworks, substructure, superstructure and external works.
Unit details
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05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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05.2
Building and Construction
Task-based controlled assessment
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1 understand and explore the technical information used in the construction of the built environment |
1 Technical information used in construction and the built environment
a identify and describe a range of technical information used in the construction and the built environment sector:
i construction drawings:
• concept sketches
• progress charts
• plans
• sections
• elevations
• details
ii specifications
iii schedules of work
iv standard drawing conventions and construction notes
v architectural models
b compare the ways in which technical information can be presented and accessed:
i 2D and 3D manual drawings (may include colour work)
ii 2D and 3D CAD drawings
iii electronic databases
iv digital and film photographs, videos, CDs and DVDs
v 3D models
c interpret and evaluate drawings, schedules and specifications to support their studies into the methods and techniques of construction |
| 2 know about the construction methods, techniques and equipment used at different construction stages |
2 Construction methods, techniques and equipment
a identify and describe a range of methods and techniques used in construction:
i groundwork
ii substructure
iii superstructure
iv external works
b identify and describe the plant, tools and other mechanical equipment used in the above
c understand the work methods used to form foundations and erect frameworks. |
| 3 understand when to use in-situ methods of construction and when to use partial pre-fabrication off-site. |
3 On-site and off-site construction
a compare on-site and off-site construction in terms of:
i wholly in-situ or partially fabricated off-site techniques
ii advantages and disadvantages of working at height:
• methods and techniques
• risks and control methods
iii advantages and disadvantages of working below ground level:
• methods and techniques
• risks and control methods.
b review whether on-site or off-site construction should be utilised in various situations
c produce method statements and risk assessments for working at heights and working below ground |