Construction Studies (Leaving Certificate)

Course Content

Part I - Construction Theory and Drawing

• General principles
• Substructure
• Superstructure
• Internal Construction
• Services and external works
• Heat and thermal effects in buildings
• Illumination in buildings
• Sound in buildings

Part II - Practical Skills

• Tools
• Processes

Part III - Course Work and Projects

• Workshop/laboratory experiments
• Student projects  

Assessment

Construction Studies is assessed at both Higher and Ordinary Level by means of:

1. A terminal examination paper (50%)
2. A practical test (25%) 
3. A student project (25%)