BSEH Secondary NSQF Construction study plan

Distinguish the five main grades of ordinary Portland-type cement by their typical use cases and list two field clues for each

Explain how water-cement ratio, curing duration and aggregate grading each change the strength and workability of a concrete mix

Sequence the steps of brick masonry in English bond and state the purpose of each step from soaking to pointing

Name four defects in fresh or hardened concrete (segregation, bleeding, honeycombing, shrinkage cracking) and give one corrective action per defect

Compute the cement, sand and coarse aggregate quantities for a nominal 1:2:4 mix of a stated volume using dry-volume factor 1.54

Describe the formwork, reinforcement and placing sequence for a reinforced concrete slab and a column, including stripping times

Interpret a simple plan and section drawing well enough to read wall thickness, door and window sizes, and floor levels

Measure lengths and areas from a scaled plan and convert them to cubic quantities for excavation and concrete

Explain the purpose and typical spacing of main and distribution reinforcement in a one-way slab

Prepare a short bar-bending schedule for a rectangular slab given bar diameter, spacing and cover

Compare the properties and typical uses of bricks, concrete blocks, stone, timber, plywood, glass and steel sections

Classify common timber types by hardness and durability, and state where each is appropriate in a building

Identify the main woodworking joints (mortise and tenon, dovetail, half-lap, housing) and describe the load or use each suits

Explain seasoning of timber, its moisture-content target and how it prevents warping and shrinkage

List the standard sizes and grades of plywood and describe the glue lines and face grades that affect use

Match twenty hand and power tools to their correct use and state one misuse per family of tools

Describe safe handling and inspection routines for a circular saw, an angle grinder and a drilling machine

Explain the hierarchy of hazard control and apply it to three construction hazards such as falls, silica dust and electrical contact

State the correct use of personal protective equipment for cutting, mixing, welding and working at height

Outline first-aid and emergency response steps for a fall, an electric shock and a chemical splash

Describe safe storage, handling and disposal of cement, paints, solvents and adhesives, including ventilation and fire precautions

Sequence a plastering operation from surface preparation to curing and state the mix and thickness for undercoat and finish coats

Explain the causes of common plaster defects such as crazing, blistering and efflorescence, with one remedy each

Describe surface preparation and coat sequence for painting on plaster, wood and metal surfaces

Outline tile and flooring laying steps, including bedding, joint width, levelling and grouting

Trace a cold water supply layout from source to fixture and explain the role of storage tank, pump, valve and air gap

Describe the layout and gradient requirements of a soil and waste drainage system, including traps and vent pipes

Identify common sanitary fittings and state the flow or connection requirement of each

Explain the basic wiring of a lighting circuit and a socket circuit, including live, neutral and earth conductors and their colour conventions

State the purpose of earthing, miniature circuit breakers and residual current devices, and describe one test for each

Prepare a rate analysis for one cubic metre of brick masonry and one square metre of plastering using material and labour components

Build a simple bill of quantities for a small building from a measured sheet with units and quantities clearly stated

Explain the difference between a detailed estimate, an approximate estimate and a revised estimate

Describe the sequence of carpentry work for a door frame and shutter, from marking to fixing and finishing

List the checks for a finished door or window installation covering squareness, clearance, hinges and locking

Draft a short business idea for a small construction service, stating customer, cost, price and one risk

Explain the importance of communication, teamwork and time management on a construction site with one example each

Revise the weakest two domains using timed practice sets and record the accuracy of each attempt

Recite the key safety, mix-design and measurement facts from weeks one to seven without notes

Build a final one-page summary sheet linking safety, materials and measurement decisions across a project