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BTEC First Construction

Unit overview Credits: 5 Cert/Ex.Cert/Dip

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the construction industry, the jobs and roles involved, the range and type of work undertaken, and the clients construction workers deal with.

This is a 5-credit unit and can be taught in 40 guided learning hours, with learners expected to complete around xx hours’ individual learning.

On completion of this unit, learners should:1. understand the diversity and complexity of the construction industry2. understand the contribution the construction industry makes to our social and economic

well-being3. know about human resources in the construction industry4. know about careers in the construction industry.

Unit contentsThe scheme of work for this unit (page xxx) links to the following resources to help you deliver Unit 1.

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Lesson plan

Activity sheet AS1, AS2 AS3, AS4 AS5, AS6 AS7, AS8

PowerPoint© PPT2 PPT1 PPT3

Video

All of these resources can be found on the accompanying CD-ROM, as well as an editable version of the scheme of work, answers to the questions in the student book, and an on-screen version of the Level 2 BTEC First Construction Student Book.

Links to other units Unit 2 links to a number of other units, as shown below, and provides a lot of opportunities to cross-reference and combine the assignment work for these units.

Unit 2• Exploring health, safety and welfare in construction

Unit 1 Structure of the construction industry

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AS1 Types of construction workThere are a number of different activities in the construction industry. There is a large range of potential clients, both private and public. These clients commission a wide range of projects, services and maintenance. Identifying the type of work a client might require is one of the key areas for understanding the construction industry.

Here is a list of work that might be commissioned:

Daily safety maintenance•

Affordable homes•

Local schools maintenance•

Halls of residence•

Airfield maintenance and construction•

Motorway resurfacing•

Community hospital construction•

Concrete bases for pipework•

Match each type of work to the client who might commission it.

a) MOD .........................................................................................................................................................................

b) NHS ...........................................................................................................................................................................

c) Local authority .........................................................................................................................................................

d) Department for Transport .......................................................................................................................................

e) Banks ........................................................................................................................................................................

f) Universities ...............................................................................................................................................................

g) Oil refinery ................................................................................................................................................................

h) Housing Association ...............................................................................................................................................



AS2 Clients and suppliersA construction supplier carries out a range of work for different types of clients. These clients are listed in the table below. Complete the table by placing the following work into the correct categories. The first one has been done for you. If you have time, try to complete the third column with the kind of tasks involved in the work supplied.

Shop fitting•

Fitness studio•

Plasterboard production•

Factory unit•

Football stadium•

Window replacement•

Patent glazing•

Oil refinery•

Waste recycling facility•

Client type Work supplied Tasks involved

Residential Kitchen extension Laying foundations

Building walls

Roofing

Moving services (e.g. water and electricity)

Commercial

Retail

Recreational and leisure

Industrial



AS3 The construction economy1. Complete the table below by explaining each of the national economic benefits of the UK construction

industry listed. The first point for each benefit has been given to you as a starter.

Economic benefit Explanation

Better infrastructure Wider and quicker roads

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Affordable homes Low-cost rental accommodation

..........................................................................................................................................•

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Higher wages Highly trained specialists

..........................................................................................................................................•

..........................................................................................................................................•

Urban regeneration Redevelopment of run-down areas

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2. Think about where you live. Can you identify examples of any of the above benefits in your local economy?

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AS4 The social economyThe UK construction industry has many social benefits. The multiple choice questions below explore some of them. Circle the correct answer to each question.

1. What does the word ‘social’ best relate to?

A Community

B Behaviour

C Club

D Regeneration

E Work

2. Community policing, increased lighting and Neighbourhood Watch are all schemes to reduce what?

A Loud music

B Community policing

C Crime

D Litter

E Traffic accidents

3. ‘Open green areas, play areas for children, cycle pathways, no car areas, picnic and seating areas are all places that give a community _____________ design features, which allow them to interact.’

What is the missing word in this sentence?

A Supportive

B Substantial

C Significant

D Sustainable

E Specified

4. A sustainable community is a much better place to live as our ________ have been listened to by the ________ and planners, and we attend regular meetings with the local authority.

Which two words are missing

A children, engineers

B opinions, clients

C needs, designers

D voice, public

E ideas, voters



AS5 Roles and responsibilitiesThere are many different roles in the construction industry, each with their own unique sets of responsibilities. Below is a list of job roles in the construction industry and a selection of the responsibilities these roles have.

Draw lines between the boxes to match each job role with the correct responsibilities.

ArchitectInspects•

Issues site instructions•

Sets out buildings•

Calculates levels•

Produces construction drawings•

Details the brief•

Constructs walls•

Pointing•

Controls resources•

Conducts site inductions•

Coordinates earthworks•

Designs structural items•

Values the work•

Pays subcontractors•

Civil engineer

Bricklayer

Quantity surveyor

Clerk of works

Land surveyor

Site manager



AS6 Team interactionThe diagram below shows some of the personnel who might work on a construction site. As you can see, everyone on the site is connected to everyone else.

Write brief descriptions of the interactions that take place between the two roles joined by each line. You have been given an example for each interaction.

a) Contracts manager–Site manager

Ask for resources (labour)•

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b) Contracts manager–Quantity surveyor

Subcontractor orders•

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c) Site manager–Quantity surveyor

Costs of materials•

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d) Site manager–Craftsperson

Issue jobs•

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e) Quantity surveyor–Craftsperson

Agree bonus rates•

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Contracts manager

Craftsperson

Site manager

Quantity surveyor



AS7 Career pathwaysGetting a position as a contracts manager requires not only experience, but also hard work and qualifications.

1. Fill in the flow chart with the steps on a career pathway to a position as a contracts manager from the list provided.

Professional interview

Member of CIOB

Degree in contracts management

A levels or BTEC National

Experience in industry

GCSEs or BTEC First

2. a) If you choose not to take a degree in contracts management, what industry experience might lead to a contract management position?

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b) What other qualifications could you take that might help you to get a position as a contracts manager?

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AS8 The Role of the professional associationThe Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a professional organisation that serves both architects and the construction industry. As part of that role, the RIBA is involved in a wide range of activities that promote both the interests of architects and the industry as a whole.

Create a spider diagram of the services that RIBA offers and how it works to support its members. You might find it helpful to visit RIBA’s website.

RIBA

Architect

Civil engineer Bricklayer

Quantity surveyor Clerk of works

Land surveyor Site manager



Activity sheet answers

AS1 Types of construction worka) MOD Airfield maintenance and construction

b) NHS Community hospital construction

c) Local authority Local schools maintenance

d) Department for Transport Motorway resurfacing

e) Banks Daily safety maintenance

f) Universities Halls of residence

g) Oil refinery Concrete bases for pipework

h) Housing Association Affordable homes

AS2 Clients and suppliers

Client type Work supplied

Residential Kitchen extensionWindow replacement

Commercial Plasterboard productionPatent glazing

Retail Shop fitting

Recreational and leisure Fitness studioFootball stadium

Industrial Factory unitOil refineryWaste recycling facility

AS3 The construction economy

1.Economic benefit Explanation

Better infrastructure Wider and quicker roads[AUTHOR TO SUPPLY]

Affordable homes Low-cost rental accommodation[AUTHOR TO SUPPLY]

Higher wages Highly trained specialists

[AUTHOR TO SUPPLY]

Urban regeneration Redevelopment of run-down areas[AUTHOR TO SUPPLY]

2. Accept any suitable answers



AS4 The social economy1. A Community

2. C Crime

3. D Sustainable

4. C needs, designer

AS5 Roles and responsibilities

AS6 Team interaction

Some suggested answers for each interaction. Students may have come up with alternatives.a) Contracts manager–Site manager

Ask for resources (labour)•

Labour planning•

Materials deliveries•

Instructions received•

Drawings•

b) Contracts manager–Quantity surveyor

Subcontractor orders•

Budgets•

Costs of resources•

Program•

Financial control•

Inspects•Issues site instructions•

Sets out buildings•Calculates levels•

Produces construction drawings•Details the brief•

Constructs walls•Pointing•

Controls resources•Site inductions•

Coordinates earthworks•Designs structural items•

Values the work•Pays subcontractors•

Architect

Civil engineer

Bricklayer

Quantity surveyor

Clerk of works

Land surveyor

Site manager



c) Site manager–Quantity surveyor

Costs of materials•

Ordering•

Variations•

Measurements•

Record taking•

d) Site manager–Craftsperson

Issue jobs•

Timesheets•

Issue materials•

Give instructions•

Sort out information•

e) Quantity surveyor–Craftsperson

Agree bonus rates•

Measure work•

Pay bonus rates•

Issue subcontractor orders•

AS7 Career pathways1. Professional interview 4

Member of CIOB 5

Degree in Contracts Management 3a

A levels or BTEC National 2

Experience in industry 3b

GCSEs or BTEC First 1

2. a) Work as a contracts administrator and work up through the department as an assistant contracts manager. A number of years experience as a site manager.

b) To include any course that covers contracts and contract law, e.g. level 3 or 4 NVQ or a foundation degree in construction management etc.

AS8 The role of the professional associationSuggested answers include:

Salary•

Recognised status•

Promotes a positive quality image•

Professional insurance•

Provides support•

Code of conduct•



Just checking answers1. What does surveying mean in terms of job role?

Surveying means the examination of the built environment, from buildings, land and infrastructure

2. What type of work does the government commission and through who?

The Government issues works such as new motorways through the department of transport and the ministry of defence which covers work such as air bases, and army barracks

3. Identify three economic benefits of construction

increased employment opportunities

increased revenue via taxation that can be spent on uk infrastructure

better working conditions and wages

4. What are the social benefits of inner-city regeneration?

less crime

economic attraction

fashionable place to live

5. What does GDP mean?

gross domestic product

6. What does ‘added value’ mean in relation to a construction project?

adding things which do not cost anything but bring a benefit to a project

7. What are the problems with a flat management structure?

lack of managers to deligate work to

Only one person in control if they are sick causes problems

can not departmentalise

8. What is a lateral relationship?

a similar relationship at the same level for example project team 1 and project team 2

9. What is the difference between a professional and a technical role?

a professional role would be one of the RIBS, RICS, ICE where as a technical role would be a subordinate role for example a person working under membership of the CIAT Chartered Institute of Architectural technicians

10. What are the benefits of joining a professional association?

status, code of practice, rules and proceedures to follow, professional status, insurance, reputation

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