Working in Construction

Know about the construction industry.

Professional ,

• RIBA Royal Institute of British Architects
• RICS Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
• CIOB Chartered Institute of Building
• ICE Institute of Civil Engineers

Construction,

• FMB Federation of Master Builders
• TRADA Timber Research and Development Association
• CITB Construction Industry Training Board
• SSC Sector Skills Councils
• Various manufacturing associations
• NHBC National House Building Council

Functions of organisations

• present policies on conduct
• guarantee work standards
• promote good practice
• undertake testing
• promote quality standards

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Identify different types of organisation within the construction industry.
• 1.2
  Describe the core functions of some of the main types of organisation within the construction industry.

Know about job opportunities in construction.

Construction key roles

• architects
• contracts managers
• structural engineers
• project managers

Roles against a selected job role

• responsibilities
• working hours
• type of work / activities undertaken
• qualifications and training required for a role

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1

  Identify key job roles in the construction industry, including opportunities for self-employed people.

• 2.2
  Describe the nature of the work related to a chosen job role in construction, including
  a) likely working patterns
  b) responsibilities
  c) activities undertaken.

Know about the skills and qualifications needed to work in construction.

Key skills for a specific area

• numeracy skills for checking/measuring/calculating
• written communication skills for emails, texts and letter writing
• oral communication skills in giving and receiving instructions
• motivational skills as a supervisor
• digital skills
• planning to meet deadlines

Construction Qualifications

• CSCS Health and Safety test and card
• occupational qualifications in construction operations
• L1/2 Health and safety qualification
• Apprenticeship in a chosen area
• Street works certificate

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Describe the skills needed to work effectively in a particular area of construction.
• 3.2
  Identify any qualifications that are necessary or desirable in a particular area of construction.

Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within the construction industry.

Skills Audit

• analysis of current skills
• recording strengths
• evaluating gaps
• development of pathway

Further Learning

• Obtaining a CSCS green card
• opportunities for progression, , L1, L2, L3 L4
• part time college courses
• online learning opportunities
• Apprenticeships

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify own existing, relevant skills and areas for development.
• 4.2
  Identify further learning, including qualifications where relevant, needed to progress towards a career in the construction industry.