This module explores some aspects of reading specifications and drawings to identify the methods, materials and equipment needed for a job. It also looks at handling and storing a range of tools and equipment and reading product labels. Audio files are included in the zip file.
This module focuses on metric measures and the numeracy skills involved in accurate measurement and calculation. The module also includes some work on using plans and drawings, estimating, time calculation and mixing using ratio and proportion. Word files and audio files related to these resources are available in The Skills for Construction zip file.
In this module, learners focus on the importance of site safety and have opportunities to practise some strategies for reading and understanding a wide range of written and graphical information. Themes include signs and symbols, PPE, CSCS, risk assessment and accidents on site. Word files and audio files related to these resources are available in The Skills for Construction zip file.
In this module, learners explore some facts and figures about the construction industry. There is also some material on work processes, job roles and work-related language which will serve as an introduction to modules 2, 3, 4 and 5. Audio files are included in the zip file.
Sector specific employer checklists: Prompt lists to aid employers in the Construction Sector identify the English and maths skills that are relevant to their staff and which ones they would like to see imporoved.
Sector specific cue questions: Prompt lists for intermediaries to sell the case to improve English and maths skills to employers in Construction
A checklist to enable employees to comment on their own English and maths skills required for job roles in Construction
A simple, adaptable and effective checklist to demonstrate the relevance of English and maths to job roles in Construction
This module focuses on a range of essential numeracy skills. The skill areas cover: determining quantities of material by working out straightforward areas of brick and block work, calculating areas with windows and doors, estimating and rounding up quantities of bricks and blocks, understanding tolerances, keeping to a schedule, calculating time and wages. Word files and audio files related to this module are available in the Trowel Occupations zip file.
In this module learners practise the basic requirements of measuring - reading and understanding large numbers, calculating with metric measurements, and accurate metric measuring using a range of builders' tape measures. The module also includes basic setting out techniques using pegs and profiles, calculation of running dimensions, checking for 'square' by using a builder's square and the 3:4:5 method. Word files and audio files related to this module are available in the Trowel Occupations zip file.
