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Programme
Brief With the help of a leading provider of
Property
& Construction Surveying services this programme gives students an insight into
the construction and surveying industry. Students engage in a practical
and creative session building their own landmark project.
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Programme Overview
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An overview of Quantity Surveying and the opportunities available in
the construction industry
• Students will be tasked in teams to
design an EcoHome for the future using materials provided
• Student teams will be required to
consider the following:
◊Climate change ◊Resource
use ◊Impact on wildlife
◊Providing a safe and healthy home with
high quality of life
• Students will identify potential
obstacles to successful delivery of a project and explore the most
appropriate method for overcoming these problems
• Student teams present their designs
and demonstrate the methods their group would employ in construction
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Key skills
developed include
• Communication
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Numeracy
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Working with others
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Problem solving
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Improving own learning and performance
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Learner
Outcomes This programme provides a comprehensive look at all
aspects of this complex industry. Students are prepared for their future
employment including teamwork, decision making and cost management. They
will further develop the key skills essential to the delivery of
presentations.
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Detail |
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Programme Duration |
1 day |
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Student Numbers
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20 - 100
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Year Groups |
From Year 9
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Ability Level |
Any |
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Target Group |
All students |
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