WJEC Construction 1.1: The Sector - 4 Full Lessons

A complete, fully resourced PowerPoint lesson for WJEC Level 1/2 Construction - Unit 1.1: The Sector.
This lesson introduces students to the construction industry, including types of buildings, infrastructure, trades, professional roles and building services, with regular AFL and exam-style questioning throughout.

What’s included:

• Clear breakdown of Unit 1 exam structure and course overview
• Residential vs non-residential buildings (with characteristics & examples)
• Infrastructure and civil engineering projects
• Trades vs professional roles in construction
• Detailed coverage of building services (mechanical, electrical, gas & communication)
• Real-world examples and property comparisons
• Mini whiteboard starters, retrieval questions and self-marking slides
• Exam-style questions linked directly to Unit 1.1 content

Topics covered:

• Trades, professions and career pathways
• Residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure buildings
• Characteristics of building types
• Water cycle and electrical grid explanations
• Mechanical, electrical, gas and communication services
• Roles such as architect, structural engineer, site manager, surveyor and quantity surveyor

Perfect for GCSE Construction lessons, cover lessons, revision sessions or catch-up support.

Fully editable to match your own teaching style.