Module Description

1. Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment
This unit enables learners to understand the responsibilities of employers and employees and the control measures used to reduce risk and meet legal requirements. They will gain knowledge of how to undertake risk assessments and accident recording and reporting procedures.

2. Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to use mathematical techniques and methods to manipulate and/or solve formulae, equations and algebraic expressions. Learners will be able to select and apply mathematical, geometric, trigonometric, graphical and statistical techniques to solve practical construction problems.

3. Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment
This unit develops learner knowledge of the factors that affect human comfort, the performance criteria applicable to construction materials, and the techniques used to produce such materials. They will also gain an understanding of how forces act on structures, construction materials and the techniques used to prevent and remedy their deterioration.

4. Building Technology in Construction
This unit aims to give learners the opportunity to gain an understanding of common forms of low-rise construction, including the design and construction of their foundations, the techniques used in the construction of superstructures and the implications of issues and constraints on building construction.

5. Sustainable Construction
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to know which features of the natural environment need to be protected and understand how the activities of the construction and built environment sector impact on the natural environment.

6. Construction in Civil Engineering
The aim of this unit is to gives learners knowledge of the fundamental techniques, processes and materials used in the construction of civil engineering works, and the factors that constrain civil engineering work. Learners will also gain an understanding of the function of civil engineers and of the economics and lifecycle issues associated with infrastructure projects, and develop skills in selecting plant, materials and methods for civil engineering projects.