Specification
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Specification
(PDF), Last Updated: 22 November 2010
(Version 4) For first teaching from September 2009, for first award in Summer 2011.
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This revised specification in GCSE Construction and the Built Environment is divided into three units. Each unit is described in more detail in the table below.
| Unit | Content | Assessment | % Assessment Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Construction Industry for the 21st Century |
|
One written exam Externally set and externally marked The paper lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. | 40% |
| Unit 2: Construction Craft Project | Students carry out a craft project and prepare a craft project folder. | Controlled assessment. The teacher assesses the work and we moderate it. | 30% |
| Unit 3: Computer Aided Design in Construction | Students produce a portfolio of work in computer aided design. | Controlled assessment. The teacher assesses the work and we moderate it. | 30% |
For more information, see the specification.