1. PSHE form time Lesson Plan
Introducing careers in construction as a preview to…

2. The wonder of the built environment
Exploring the variety of career opportunities
and skills in the construction industry

3. What the built environment means
Sherford New Town in Devon
What the built environment means
Bloomberg’s new headquarters
in London
Offshore renewable energy in the North Sea

4. In pairs, think of as many job roles involved in construction as you can

5. Domestic energy assessor Quantity surveyor Accountant Electrician
Acoustics consultant
Domestic energy assessor
Quantity surveyor
Accountant
Electrician
Shopfitter
Architect
Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer
Archaeologist
Environmental Advisor
Steel Fixer
Brick Layer
Glazier
Roofer
Building Envelope Specialist
Geo-Technical Engineer
Steeplejack
Carpenter
Landscaper
Town planner
Concrete Finisher
Heritage Consultant
Stonemason
Crane driver
Plasterer
Welder
Crane Supervisor
It Support Analyst
Town Planner
Demolition operative
Plumber
3d Visualiser/Specialist
Ecologist
Kitchen Fitter
Tunneling Operative

6. Some subjects that are linked to construction
Math
Science
Geography
Art/Design
What skills do you think employers
need from these subjects?

7. Choosing one of the jobs, consider:
How do you think people doing this job would spend their days?
What do you think would be the most and least enjoyable aspects of the work?
What subjects do you think these people would be good at?
What qualifications do you think they need?

8. Thinking about me: make a “selfie”
What are my main qualities?
What evidence do I have to demonstrate these?
What are the areas I’d like to develop more?
How can I do this?

9. What do you already have to offer?
adaptable
creative
logical
self-motivated
ambitious
dependable
optimistic
supportive
analytical
diligent
organised
team contributor
articulate
dynamic
perceptive
tenacious
assertive
enthusiastic
persistent
thorough
autonomous
expressive
practical
tolerant
cautious
flexible
pragmatic
understanding
challenging
focused
productive
versatile
clear thinker
imaginative
reliable
committed
inclusive
resourceful
cooperative
insightful
risk-taker
courageous
intuitive
self-disciplined
Can you think of any more personal qualities?

10. Sometimes it is difficult to identify our own strengths.
Turn to the person next to you and tell them what their strengths are.

11. Thinking about me – make a “selfie”
What are my top qualities?
Quality
Evidence
What are the areas I’d like to develop more?
Area
What could I do to get more practice?

12. What kind of future do you want?
What does your future look like?
What kind of future do you want?
Things that will be essential
Things that will be important
Things that would be
nice to have
Things to avoid.

13. Good Working Relationships Good Working Relationships
Influence
“I want to feel as though I have influence and power at work – I want to feel like I’ve made a difference.”
Fast Paced
Prosperity
“I want to have wealth and a luxurious lifestyle”
Public Contact
“I want to interact with people in the general public”.
Public Contact
“I want to interact with people in the general public”.
L&C
“I want to feel as though I have influence and power at work – I want to feel like I’ve made a difference.”
Manageable Stress Levels
“I don’t want to feel stressed – and I want a life outside work too.”
Good Working Relationships
“I want to enjoy working with others”.
Good Working Relationships
“I want to enjoy working with others”.
Technical Expertise
“I want to feel like I am an expert in something”.
Technical Expertise
“I want to feel like I am an expert in something”.
Location
“I want to live somewhere really cool”.
Chaos
Innovation
“I want to feel like I am at the cutting edge doing something brand new”.
Work Under Pressure
Excitement
Security
“I want to know that I will be able to keep my job and there won’t be lots of risks involved.”
Manageable Stress Levels
“I don’t want to feel stressed – and I want a life outside work too.”
Freedom/Independence
Freedom/Independence
Security
“I want to know that I will be able to keep my job and there won’t be lots of risks involved.”
Integrity
“I want to feel like the job I’m doing is morally right.”
Integrity
“I want to feel like the job I’m doing is morally right.”
Innovation
“I want to feel like I am at the cutting edge doing something brand new”.
Risk
Work Under Pressure
Competition
“I want to do a job that is competitive”.
Variety and Choice
“I want to my job to be different everyday and I want to have choice over what I am doing”.
Variety and Choice
“I want to my job to be different everyday and I want to have choice over what I am doing”.
Attractive Workspace
Achievement
“I want to do really well and feel like I’ve achieved something”.
Achievement
“I want to do really well and feel like I’ve achieved something”.
Risk
Competition
“I want to do a job that is competitive”.
Excitement
Artistic Creativity

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