Construction Studies

Syllabus is reproduced by kind permission of NCCA and the entire Construction Studies syllabus can be downloaded here.

This subject is divided into three sections consisting of the following

1. A written paper with a compulsory drawing question and several other questions.
2. A practical test.
3. An assessment of project and workshop skills.

Past Exam Papers

• 2009, Ordinary, Marking Scheme and Higher, Marking Scheme.
• 2008, Ordinary, Marking Scheme and Higher, Marking Scheme.
• 2007, Ordinary, Marking Scheme and Higher, Marking Scheme.
• 2006, Ordinary, Marking Scheme and Higher, Marking Scheme.
• 2005, Ordinary, Marking Scheme and Higher, Marking Scheme.

Experiments for project folder

• Show the slump of concrete
• Amount of silt in a single batch of sand
• Test for bulking of sand
• Capillary action test
• Capillary action in narrow spaces

Construction Studies Topics

Planning Permission

Percolation Test

Foundations and Functions

• Traditional Strip
• Wide Strip
• Deep Strip/Trench Fill
• Raft
• Piled
• Pad

Ground Floor and Functions

• Solid Concrete Ground Floor and Components
• Suspended Timber Ground Floor

Upper Floors and Functions

• Concrete floor – pre-cast and in-situ cast
• Suspended timber upper floor

Windows

• Regulations
• Drawings- Timber Frame

Cold bridges

How sound travels

Stairs

• Components
• Regulations
• Drawings

Roof functions and types

• Pitched
• Flat
• Drawings

Chimneys and fireplace functions

Plumbing and functions

• Cold water system
• Hot water system
• Heat loss