Construction Studies

CONSTRUCTION STUDIES

Assessment and Content

Construction Studies is a senior cycle Leaving Certificate course. Junior Certificate courses which relate most are all Technology subjects and Art.

There are three elements to the course;

Theory- consisting of building/ draughting details and general building knowledge.

Assessed by a three hour written and drawing examination at end of L.C.year.

50% of course marks are allocated here at higher level.

Practical- A four hour woodwork exam undertaken in early May of L.C. year. This

accounts for 25% of course marks.

Project- A piece of furniture and portfolio are produced during the two year course.

Scientific, architectural and heritage based projects can also be undertaken. The

remaining 25% of the course is awarded here.