ZIMBABWE

MINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
AND DESIGN SYLLABUS

FORMS 1 - 4

2015 - 2022

Curriculum Development and Technical Services

P. O. Box MP 133
Mount Pleasant
Harare

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2015
Building Technology and Design Syllabus Forms 1 - 4

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to acknowledge the following for their valued
contribution in the production of this syllabus:

• Panelists for Building Technology and Design

• Government Departments : Psychomotor Activities and Public Works
• Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College
• Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
• University of Zimbabwe Department of Technical Education
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGHEMENT.....................................................................i

CONTENTS..........................................................................................ii

1.0 PREAMBLE....................................................................................1

2.0 PRESENTATION OF THE SYLLABUS.........................................2

3.0 AIMS................................................................................................2

4.0 SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES..............................................................2

5.0 TOPICS............................................................................................2

6.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART................................................. 3

FORM 1....................................................................................... 5

FORM 2.................................................................................................15

FORM 3.................................................................................................24

FORM 4.................................................................................................33

8.0 ASSESSMENT.................................................................................41

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1.0 PREAMBLE encourage curiosity and promote practical orientated

learning whereby learners apply their experiences,
1.1 Introduction knowledge, skills and attitudes independently. Linkage
between theory and practice is strongly recommended
This Building Technology and Design syllabus is de- in the learning and teaching of Building Technology and
signed for Forms 1 - 4 learners. Both theory and practice Design. The following are suggested methods:
will be at the center of implementing this syllabus. The
syllabus ensures access to learning and teaching 1.4.1 Case study
Building Technology and Design regardless of gender 1.4.2 Discussions
and learners’ diverse needs. 1.4.3 Project based learning
1.4.4 Educational tours
The syllabus promotes learners’ development of psycho- 1.4.5 E-learning
motor skills and techniques and ensures that learners 1.4.6 Experimentation
develop socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. 1.4.7 Individualisation
It serves as a firm foundation for self-reliance, entry into 1.4.8 Problem solving
the construction industry, further studies and training in 1.4.9 Discovery method
Building Technology and Design. 1.4.10 Demonstrations
1.4.11 Survey
1.2 Rationale 1.4.12 Visual tactile
1.4.13 Gallery walk
The philosophy of the Zimbabwean Constitution 1.4.14 Resource person(s)
provides for decent housing and shelter for all which 1.4.15 School on the shop floor
makes it necessary for the learning and teaching of 1.4.16 Group work
Building Technology and Design in schools. This
course encourages learners to employ problem solving Time Allocation
skills which promote the application of scientific and
technological knowledge. The learning areas will enable Eight periods of 35 - 40 minutes per week should be
learners to appreciate the dignity of labour, integrity, allocated for adequate mastery of competencies.
unhu/Ubuntu and patriotism. It is therefore imperative
that the learners are afforded an opportunity to study this 1.5 Assumptions
learning area as they pursue their education and prepare
for future careers and entrepreneurial activities. The syllabus assumes that learners have:

1.3 Summary of Content (Knowledge, • drawing and measuring skills

Skills and Attitudes)
This syllabus will cover theory and practical activities in
areas such as design and drawing, material science, use
and care of building tools and equipment, construction
processes, estimations, application of by-laws,
health and safety issues. Learners will be engaged in
community development projects, infrastructure mainte-
nance and attachment to construction industry.
1.4 Methodology and Time Allocation
Suggested Methods
The syllabus is based upon interactive, learner centred,
multi -sensory and hands on approaches. Principles of
individualization, concreteness totality and wholeness
and simulation must be applied to enhance the suggest-
ed teaching methods. These approaches and principles
• knowledge of some building tools and materials
• knowledge of different building designs
• information communication technology
• numeracy and scientific skills
• engaged in cooperative work and self-assessment
activities
1.6 Cross-cutting themes
In order to foster competency development in the
learner, the following cross-cutting issues have to be
taken into consideration:
• Gender
• Children’s Rights and responsibilities
• Life Skills
• Disaster Risk Management
• Information Communication Technology tools
• Child Protection

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• Collaboration and Environmental Issues
• Environmental Issues
• Heritage
2.0 PRESENTATION OF THE
SYLLABUS
The Building Technology and Design syllabus is a
single document covering Form 1 to 4. It contains
the Preamble, Aims, Objectives, Syllabus Topics,
Methodology, Time Allocation, Scope and Sequence,
Competency Matrix and Assessment. The Scope and
Sequence Chart shows progression of topics from Form
1 to 4, while the syllabus matrix gives details of the
content to be covered and a list of suggested notes and
resources to be used during learning and teaching.
3.0 AIMS
The syllabus aims to help learners to:
3.1. appreciate the importance of Building Tech-
nology and Design for sustainable socio- eco-
nomic development of the country
3.2. acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes which
will enable them to effectively and efficiently
execute construction activities
3.3. understand principles of occupational health
and safety in the construction industry
3.4. acquire a scientific knowledge of building
materials and their utilisation in a sustainable
manner
3.5. appreciate the appropriate use and care of
tools and equipment to produce desired results
3.6. acquire and develop psychomotor skills
3.7. acquire an in-depth comprehension of the
main concepts in the production and interpre-
tation of building drawings
3.8. acquire knowledge of costing buildings
3.9. understand trades and professions within the
construction industry
3.10. research and utilise indigenous construction
technologies and materials
4.0 SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
4.1. identify operatives, tradesmen and profession-
als in the construction industry
4.2. apply knowledge of safety and health precau-
tions when working on a building site
4.3. choose appropriate tools, equipment and ma-
terials for a specific task
4.4. determine suitable sites for buildings
4.5. demonstrate trade and technical skills
4.6. interpret information given on building draw-
ings
4.7. design and construct single storey structures
4.8. use ICT skills in building drawing and design
4.9. calculate quantities and cost buildings with the
use of ICT or mechanically
4.10. explain the importance of building technology
to the socio-economic development of the
country
4.11. analyse the properties of building materials
4.12. demonstrate an understanding of designing
and building as an enterprise
4.13. use indigenous construction technologies and
materials in a sustainable manner to design
and construct structures
4.14. demonstrate patriotism through community
development projects
4.15. apply building regulations (by-laws) in design
and construction
5.0 TOPICS
5.1 Building Technology
5.2 Health and Safety
5.3 Building Tools and Equipment
5.4 Materials
5.5 Bonding
5.6 Site Works
5.7 Sub Structure
5.8 Super Structure
5.9 Design and Drawing
5.10 Quantities
5.11 Finishes
5.12 Services
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TOPIC FORM 1
6.1 Building Technology • Introduction to building as a learn-
ing area
• Importance of shelter
• Careers in the construction indus-
try
6.2 Health and Safety • Common accidents in workshops
and construction sites
• Causes of accidents
• Prevention of accidents
• Protective clothing
• Application of First Aid
6.3 Building Tools and • Hand tools
Equipment • Care of tools and storage
• Classification and maintenance of
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hand tools
6.4 Building Materials • Materials used in the construction
industry
• Indigenous and modern building
materials
• Conservation of the environment
6.5 Bonding • Half brick (115mm) and one brick
(230mm) walls
• Types of bonds
6.6 Design and Drawing • Drawing and design equipment
• Geometrical drawing
• Computer aided design and draw-
ing
FORM 2
• Indigenous technology
• Building as an enterprise
• Safety on construction
sites
• Application of First Aid
• Scaffolding and safety
• Quality of materials
• Storage of materials
• Combination of bonds
• Computer aided design
and drawing
• Geometrical drawing
FORM 3 FORM 4
• Structure of the construction • Contracts and tendering
industry procedures
• Contracts and tendering proce- • Building as an enterprise
dures
• Building as an enterprise
• Regulations and Acts governing • Personnel involved in
safety and health at work safety and health in the
• Safety on scaffolds and ladders workplace
• Application of First Aid • Handling of hazardous
substances
• Application of First Aid
• Introduction to building equip- • Servicing and mainte-
ment nance of scaffolds and
• Use, service and maintenance ladders
of building equipment
• Care of equipment
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• Designs of storage shelves and
• Science of building materials
• Conservation of the environment
• Bond solving • Bond solving
• Computer aided design and • Design project
drawing
• Pictorial and orthographic pro-
jections of single storey build-
ings
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6.7 Site Works • Preliminary site works • Environmental conserva- • Site operations • Setting out instruments
tion and safety • Building by- laws
• Setting out • Environmental conservation and
safety
6.8 Substructure • Foundations • By- laws on foundations • Types of foundations • Wall positioning on foun-
• Environmental conservation and • Environmental conserva- dations
safety tion and safety

6.9 Floors • Types of floors • Types of floors • Land scaping

• Indigenous and modern • Indigenous and modern floor
floor finishes finishes

6.10 Super Structure • Walls • Types of walls • Forces on walls • Prefabricated walls
• Wall openings • Position of openings • Strengthening and stabilizing • garden walls
• Wall finishes • Spanning of openings walls • Retaining walls
• Scaffolds • Coping, pointing and • Fixing of frames to openings • Fixing of frames to open-

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• Roofs jointing • Tiling, cladding and wall paper- ings

• Roofs and roof coverings ing • Window sills, thresholds
• Design and construction of roofs and stairs
• Ceilings • Plastering and painting

6.11 Quantities • Areas and volumes • Quantities of materials for • Sub structure bill of quantities • Bill of Quantities of struc-
a given structure tures

6.12 Services • Sources of electricity • Safety when working with • Down transformers • Renewable energy
6.12.1 Electricity • Safety when working with electrici- electricity • Wiring
ty • Wiring • Resistance
• Circuit breakers
• Current reduction (voltage Drop)
• Movement of electricity from the
source
• House installation
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FORM 1
7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX
7.0 COMPETENCY
7.1 MATRIX
TOPIC 1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
7.1 TOPIC 1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
7.1.1 Building Technology  explain the term building
and Design as a technology
subject  identify the importance of
shelter
 state building types and
designs found in Zimbabwe
 appraise the aesthetic
value of existing buildings
 describe historical
development of human
habitats
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Importance of Shelter
- Types of shelter
- Design, construction and
maintenance of
buildings
- Historical perspective of designs
human habitats in
Zimbabwe
 Building as an enterprise
ACTIVITIES
 Conducting educational  ICT tools
tours  Recommended textbooks
 Observing existing  Resource person
buildings  Buildings in the
 Listing types of building surrounding community
 Print media
 Discussing aesthetic  Historical monuments
value of existing e.g.Great Zimbabwe,
buildings Khami ruins
 Sketching different types  Drawing materials
of shelter  Cardboxes

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 Discussing the
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7.1.2 Careers in Building
Industry
importance of shelter in
a community
 Comparing historical
development of human
habitats
 identify careers in the  Trades:  Listing the duties of  ICT tools
building industry - Carpentry trade persons and  Recommended textbooks
 practice skills related to - Brick laying professionals  Resource person (s)
building trades - Plumbing  Practicing skills related  Buildings in the
- Electrical installation to building trades surrounding community
- Plastering  Print media
- Painting  Drawing materials
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.2 FORM 1
7.2 TOPIC 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
TOPIC 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able
to:
 identify causes of
7.2.1 Causes of Accidents accidents at building sites
at building sites  perform fire drills
periodically
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7.2.2 Methods of Accidents  describe methods of
Prevention at accidents prevention at
Construction Sites construction sites
 carryout awareness
campaigns in and
outside the school
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
- Architecture
- Quantity surveying
- Structural engineering
- Civil engineering
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Causes of accidents at  Identifying causes of  Reports and statistics on
building sites such as: fall, accidents at the construction accidents
defective tools, horse play, sites  Recommended
carelessness, slippery  Listing accidents that may textbooks and materials
floors, long sleeves
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occur at construction sites
 Emergency call for help  Demonstrating emergency
 Fire drills call and fire drills
 Performing mock fire drills
 Sensitization on accident  Discussing methods of  First Aid Kits
regulations accident prevention and  Stretcher beds
- Prevention methods: self-health practices  Resource persons
- Site working rules  Identifying appropriate  Placards
- Inspection of tools protective clothing for  Posters
- and equipment prior given tasks  Flyers
to work  Designing awareness
 Safe health practices campaign materials
(HIV Aids and other  Campaigning in and outside
diseases) the school
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED

7.2.3 First Aid Equipment at
work Sites
Learners should be able (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
to: KNOWLEDGE)
 identify First Aid  First Aid equipment  Identification of First Aid  First Aid kit
equipment and materials  First Aid procedures equipment at work places  Stretcher beds
at work sites  Role play of accident scene  Resource persons
 outline procedures to be
taken for treatment of an
accident victim
 perform first aid
procedures

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7.3 TOPIC 2: TPPLS AND EQUIPMENT
7.3 TOPIC: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.3.1 Hand Tools  identify hand tools  Tools:  Discussing and classifying  Recommended textbooks
 classify tools - mortar tools according to their use  Tool rooms
according to uses - alignment and  Demonstrating, handling  Charts
measuring and use of tools  ICT
- digging
- cutting

7.3.2 Preventive  clean tools after use  Care and storage  Explaining and  Recommended textbooks
Maintenance  store tools after use demonstrating cleaning and  Tool rooms
storage of various tools  Charts
- Oiling  ICT tools
- Greasing

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 7.4 TOPIC 4: BUILDING MATERIALS
7.4 TOPIC 4: BUILDING MATERIALS

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
to: KNOWLEDGE)
7.4.1 Materials used in the  identify building  Modern building  Classifying building  Samples of materials
Building Industry materials used in the materials: materials such as pit sand, river
conventional and - Bricks  Discussing ways of sand, cement, clean
indigenous technologies - Cement improving strength of water
- Mortar materials  Recommended
- Concrete textbooks
- River sand  Charts
- Pit sand  ICT tools
- Timber
- Steel

 Indigenous materials:  Samples of materials

- Grass such as pit sand, river
- Timber sand, cement, clean
- Bamboo water
- Earth  Recommended
- Stone textbooks

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use matrix, fine and  Mortar and concrete  Observing building  Charts
coarse aggregates to  Environmental materials using gallery  ICT tools
make mortar and conservation and safety walk and site visits
concrete  Demonstrating mixing
 reduce environmental of mortar and concrete
damage on sites  Demonstrating
sustainable
environmental
conservation measures

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7.5 TOPIC 5: BONDING
7.5 TOPIC 5: BONDING
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.5.1 Half brick (115mm) and  define bonding
one brick (230mm) walls  state types of bonds
 apply rules and regulations
of bonding
 draw plans and elevations
of walls
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7.6 1
TOPIC 6: DESIGN AND DRAWING
7.6 TOPIC 6: DESIGN AND DRAWING
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
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7.6 Design and Drawing  identify drawing and design
equipment
 construct angles and
shapes using geometrical
instruments
 apply ICT skills in design
and drawing
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Brickwork bonds  Defining bonds  Print media
- Stretcher  Applying rules and  ICT tools
- Header regulations of bonding  Bricks
- English  Drawing plans and  Recommended text
 Rules and regulations of elevations of bonds  Drawing equipment
bonding  Existing walls
 Plans and elevations of
bonds
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Drawing and design  Listing the drawing  Recommended
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equipment: equipment textbooks
- drawing board  Stating the uses of  Charts
- set squares equipment  Drawing equipment and
- protractor material
- pair of compass  Existing building
- ruler structures
 Geometrical construction  constructing different  ICT tools
of angles and shapes angles and shapes
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 Computer aided design  Computer aided drawing
and drawing
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7.7 TOPIC 7: SITE WORKS
7.7 TOPIC 7: SITE WORKS

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able
to:
7.7.1 Preliminary Site  select a suitable site for
Work a building
 Clear construction site
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Factors influencing site  Listing factors that  Tools and plant
selection influence choice of a site equipment
 Environmental  Surveying land  School sites
conservation issues  Recommended textbooks
- preservation of  Charts
trees outside the  ICT tools
established site
- Wet lands
 Site clearance such as  Clearing construction  School sites
removal of trees, grass site  Recommended textbooks
 Charts
 ICT tools


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7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE
7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
7.8.1 Foundations  define foundation
 name types of
foundations
 state importance of
foundations
 give two ways of
excavating trenches
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Foundations
 Manual and mechanical
means of excavating
trenches
 Prevention of accidents at
excavated sites
ACTIVITIES
 Defining the term
foundation
 Explaining the purpose of
foundations
 Describing the types of
foundations
 Discussing methods of
excavating trenches
 ICT
 Hand digging tools
 Timber
 Cutting saws
 Resource person from
industry
 Recommended textbooks

 Methods of environmental
 explain safety measures conservation
to be taken when  Describing measures
excavating trenches taken to prevent
 justify reasons for accidents on excavated
environmental sites

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conservation  Discussing methods of
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conserving the
environment

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7.10 TOPIC 10: SUPER STRUCTURE
7.9 TOPIC 9: SUPER STRUCTURES

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able (ATTITUDES, SKILLS ACTIVITIES
to: AND KNOWLEDGE)
7.10.1 Walls  define terms associated  Functions and  Defining terms associated  Recommended textbooks
with walls importance of walls with wall construction  Print media
 Explaining functions and  ICT tools
 explain functions and importance of walls  Drawings
importance of walls  Existing structures

7.10.2 Wall Openings  explain the functions of  Wall openings:  Explaining the purpose of  Recommended textbooks
wall openings on a - Doors wall openings  Print media
building - Windows  Constructing wall  ICT tools
 build wall openings - Air vents openings such as: door,  Drawings
- Permavents window and air vent  Existing buildings
 Position of wall openings openings within the
school/community
7.10.3 Wall Finishes  define wall finish  Definition of wall  Defining terms  ICT tools
 identify indigenous and finishes  Listing indigenous and  Recommended textbooks
modern wall finishes  Indigenous wall modern wall finishes  Researched documents

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finishes:  Existing buildings
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- Stone masonry  Print media

- Rammed earth  Resource person
- Bamboo/ reeds
 Modern wall finishes:
outline the importance of - Plastering
wall finishes - Painting

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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able
to:
7.10.4 Roofs  define a roof
 state the functions of
roofs
7.11 TOPIC 11: QUANTITIES
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10 Areas and Volumes  identify different shapes
on existing buildings
 calculate areas of
shapes and volumes of
objects
7.11 TOPIC 11 : QUANTITIES
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS ACTIVITIES
AND KNOWLEDGE)
- Cladding
- Tiling
- Rough casting  Discussing the
- Wall papering importance of wall
 Importance of wall finishes
finishes  Observing existing
structures
 Definition of a roof  Defining the term roof  ICT
 Functions of a roof  Discussing the  Research documents
functions of roofs  Existing buildings
 Print Media
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CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Shapes used on  listing and drawing  Existing buildings
buildings: common shapes on  ICT
- Square buildings  Recommended textbooks
- Triangle  Researched documents
- Rectangle  calculating areas and  Resource persons
- Hexagon volumes  measuring tapes
- Circles
 areas and volumes of
different shapes and
forms
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7.12 TOPIC 12: SERVICES
7.12 TOPIC 12 :SERVICES
KEY CONCEPT
7.12.1 Sources of Electricity
7.12.2 Safety when working
with electricity
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OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able
to:
 state methods of
electricity generation
 illustrate methods of
electricity generation
 explain the risks
associated with using
electricity
 apply first aid procedures
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Types of electrical sources  Describing the methods of  Cardboard boxes
- Hydro power generating electricity  Electrical wire
- Thermal power  Construct models of power  Electrical tools
- Fuel power generation  ICT tools
- Solar power  Conducting educational
tours
 Safety precautions  Discussing the risks  First aid kit
- Safety clothing associated with using  Resource person
- Switch off switches electricity  Print media
(SOS)  Demonstrating First Aid  ICT tools
 First Aid procedures
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FORM 2
7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX

7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX

7.1 TOPIC 1:BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
7.1 TOPIC 1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.1.1 Indigeneous  outline indigenous and  Indigenous technologies  demonstrating indigenous  ICT tools
Technology modern building such as: and modern technologies  Resource persons
technologies - Dagga and pole on buildings  Buildings in the
 compare indigenous and structures  Comparing indigenous and surrounding community
modern technologies - Thatching modern technologies in  Print Media
- Stone masonry construction
 Modern technology such
as:
- Concrete walls
and roofs

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- Brickwork
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- Processed timber
- Metal sheeting

7.1.2 Building as an  apply acquired skills for  Building technology as an  Appraising the benefits of  ICT tools
Enterprise self-sustenance enterprise studying Building  Resource persons
 create jobs in the building Technology and Design  Buildings in the
industry  Implementing acquired surrounding community
skills of self – sustenance  Print media
 Conducting educational
tours

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7.2 TOPIC 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.2.1 Safety on Building Sites  describe methods of
accident prevention at
construction sites
 identify First Aid equipment
at work sites
 outline procedures to be
taken for the treatment of
an accident victim
7.3 TOPIC 3: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
7.3 TOPIC 3 : TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.3 Scaffolding  assemble simple dependent
and independent scaffolds
 identify accidents that may
occur when using scaffolds
and ladders
 describe methods of
preventing accidents when
using scaffolds and ladders
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS ACTIVITIES
AND KNOWLEDGE)
 Prevention methods:  Discussing methods of  Safety regulation
- Sensitization on accidents prevention and pamphlets
safety regulations safe health practices  Building model By- laws
- Site working rules  Using First Aid equipment  ICT
- Inspection of tools and procedures correctly  Construction sites
and equipment prior  Role play of an accident  First aid kit
to work scene  Stretcher beds
 First Aid equipment  Resource persons
 First Aid procedures
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CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Scaffolding:  Erecting the different  Safety regulation pamphlets
- Independent types of scaffolds  Model Building by- laws
scaffold  ICT
- Drums and boards  Construction sites
- Trestles  Scaffolds
- Dependent putlog  Ladders
scaffold
 Advantages and
disadvantages of each
type
 Common accidents using  Identifying accidents that
scaffolds and ladders are associated with the
use of scaffolds and
 Safety regulations ladders
governing the use of  Discussing regulations
scaffolds and ladders governing uses of
scaffolds and ladders
 Visiting construction sites
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
• describe methods of prevent-
ing accidents when using
scaffolds and ladders
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
scaffolds and ladders
• Visiting construction sites

7.4 TOPIC 4: BUILDING MATERIALS

7.4 TOPIC 4 : BUILDING MATERIALS

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.4.1 Quality of  carry out tests for quality  Quality of materials:  Carrying out tests for  ICT tools
Materials of materials - River sand quality using both  Resource persons
- Pit sand indigenous and scientific  Materials
- Clean water methods  Print media

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- Cement  Construction sites
- ¾ stones
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7.4.2 Storage of  demonstrate safe methods  Storage of materials on  Practicing proper storage  ICT tools
Materials of storing materials on a site: of materials on site  Resource persons
construction site - Bricks  Materials
- Sand  Print media
- ¾ stones  Construction sites
- Cement

7.5 TOPIC 5: BONDING

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

7.5.1 Combination of Bonds
Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
• draw plans and elevations of • Plans and elevations of • Drawing plans and ele- • Print media
walls in English, English walls vations of walls in stated • Existing walls
bonds
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
garden wall and Stretcher • Pictures of Great Zimba-
bonds bwe
• Drawing equipment

• solve bonding problems up • Bond solving: • Solving bonding problems

to one brick walls
- Straight walls
- T- junction walls
- Return angle walls
- Cross walls in Stretcher
bond, English bond and
English garden wall bond
• Constructing walls in
Stretcher bond, English
bond and English garden
wall bonds
• Solving bonding problems
at junctions and return
angles

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7.6
7.6 TOPIC
TOPIC6: DESIGN AND
6 : DESIGN ANDDRAWING
DRAWING

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.6.1 Computer Aided  draw plans and  Plans and elevations:  Drawing plans and  ICT tools: (autoCAD,
Design and elevations of given - Brick elevation of objects and ArchiCAD)
Drawing objects and structures - Walls structures  Existing structures
- Corner block  Print media
- Machine block
- 2 roomed house

7.6.2 Geometrical  draw object and structure  Pictorial views:  Drawing pictorial views  ICT tools
Drawing in pictorial views - Isometric  Existing structures
- Planometric  Drawing equipment
- Oblique  Print media
 7.7 TOPIC 7: SITE WORKS
7.7 TOPIC 7 : SITE WORKS

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
7.7.1 Setting Out  list tools and equipment  Tools and equipment:
- Tape measure, site
square, builders line,
lines and pins,
hammer
 interpret the plan
 mark out and peg a  Pegging
rectangular and circular - 3 :4: 5 and
building builders’ square
methods, diagonals,
profiles, frontage line,
trammel, line and peg
method
 Mark out
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
 Conducting educational  ICT tools
tours  Print media
 Establishing the site  Drawing plans
 Pegging the stand and  Profile tools
house plan according to
site plan
 Practising setout
rectangular and circular
building
 Erecting profiles

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7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE

7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
7.8.1 By-laws on  determine the width and
Foundations depth of a foundation
trench
 explain brick footing
procedures
7.8.2 Environmental  explain how safety is
Conservation and ensured during and after
Safety excavation of trenches
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 By- laws on foundations:
- Width and depth
- Trial pit
 Brick footing
 Safety during and after
excavation
ACTIVITIES
 Deducing the width of a  ICT tools
foundation trench of a  Recommended textbooks
given wall  Model by- laws on
 Discussing factors that building
determine depth of a  Print media
foundation  Excavation equipment
 Sketching of brick footing
with correct sequence
and procedures
 Demonstrating brick
footing using the correct
procedure
 Discussing methods of  ICT tools
preventing animals and  Model by- laws on
people from falling into building
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excavated trenches  Print media

 describe safe methods of  Control of termites  Discussing methods of
controlling termites termite control
 identify risks associated with  Indicating risks of using
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

7.8.2 Environ mental Conser-
vation and Safety
Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
• explain how safety is • Safety during and after • Discussing methods of pre- • ICT tools
ensured during and after excavation venting animals and people • Model by- laws on build-
excavation of trenches • Control of termites: from falling into excavated ing
• describe safe methods of - Methods trenches • Print media
controlling termites - Chemicals • Discussing methods of
• identify risks associated with termite control
use of chemicals • Indicating risks of using
chemicals on and the envi-
ronment

7.9 TOPIC 9: FLOORS

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EY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT (ATTITUDES, SUGGESTED NOTES SUGGESTED
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Learners should be able to: SKILLS AND AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

7.9 TOPIC 9: FLOORS

KNOWLEDGE)
7.7.3 Floors  list types of floors  Types of floors:  Listing floor types  ICT tools
 name floor finishes - Rammed earth  Discussing differences in  Print media
 distinguish between solid - Solid ground floor floor types  Rammers, hand
ground floor and suspended - Suspended ground  Giving advantages and compacter
ground floor floor disadvantages of each type
 Indigenous and modern of floor finish
floor finishes:  Describing how each type
- Rammed earth of floor is constructed
- Tiling  Constructing a rammed
- Parquet/ wood earth floor
block
- Cement sand
screed
- Terrazzo
- Carpet
 7.10 TOPIC 10: SUPER STRUCTURE
7.10 TOPIC 10: SUPER STRUCTURE
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT
Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
7.10.1 Types of Walls  explain functions of  Types of walls:
different types of walls - External wall
- Partition wall
- Boundary wall
- Screen wall
- Parapet wall
 differentiate between load
and non-load bearing walls  Load and non-load bearing
walls
7.10.2 Wall Openings  identify the correct position  Position of openings on
of openings on walls buildings
 list materials used to bridge - Doors
openings - Windows
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- permavents
 explain the methods of
bridging openings on a wall  Materials used to span
 cast different types of openings:
lintels and arches - Stone
 fix door and window - Concrete
frames on a wall - Timber
 draw sections and - Bricks
elevations of different wall - Metal
openings  Methods of spanning
openings:
- Brick on edge
- Lintels (precast,
cast- in -situ)
- Arches
SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
ACTIVITIES
 Explaining the types of  Recommended textbooks
walls  Charts
 Illustrating the types of  ICT tools
walls  Existing structures
 Observing the types of
walls on existing buildings
 Discussing the importance
between load and non- load
bearing walls
 Discussing position of  ICT tools
openings  Existing structures
 Listing materials used to  Print media
bridge openings
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 Explaining the various
methods of bridging
openings
 Constructing arches,
lintels, sills and thresholds
 Fixing door and window
frames on walls
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10.3 Coping, Pointing and  explain coping,
Jointing pointing and jointing
 give the importance
of coping
 state types of coping
 analyse materials
used for coping
 demonstrate coping,
pointing and jointing
7.10.4 Roofs and Roof  describe the types of
Coverings roofs
 identify roof coverings
 sketch joints used to
connect timber members
on a roof
 draw different types of
roofs
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  Roof truss, wall plates and
construct a roof truss
7.11 TOPIC 11: QUANTITIES
7.11 TOPIC 11 : QUANTITIES
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.11.0 Quantities of Building  calculate the number of
Materials on Existing bricks in a given wall
Structures  calculate the volume of
plastering mortar
 calculate the volume of
aggregates from given
mixes
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Coping  Discussing various types  ICT tools
- Types of coping of coping  Existing structures
- Materials for  Listing materials used for  Measuring equipment
coping coping
 Pointing and jointing  Demonstrating pointing
 Methods of work and jointing
 Types of roofs:  Conducting educational  Existing structures
- Gable roof tours  ICT tools
- Flat roof  Discussing advantages 
- Lean- tool roof and disadvantages of roof
- heaped roof coverings
 Roof coverings:  Making models of roof truss
- Properties of roof and roof covering
coverings
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purlins
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Quantities of bricks  Calculating number of  ICT tools
 Volume: bricks in a given wall  Existing structures
- Mortar  Calculating volume of  Measuring equipment
- Concrete plastering mortar for a given  Print media
- Cement surface
- Aggregates  Calculating volume of
cement, pit sand, river sand
and stones from given
mixes
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 7.12 TOPIC 12: SERVICES
7.12 TOPIC 12 : SERVICES
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.12.1 Application of  wire a three pin plug
Electricity  apply safety precautions
when using electricity
7.12.2 Dry and Wet  identify sewage disposal
Sewage systems
Disposal  position a ventilated pit
System latrine on a settlement
 position the septic tank
with regards to Buildings
By- laws
 draw plans, elevations
and sections of the dry
and wet systems of
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drainage
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Colour codes of  Connecting wires to a  Resource persons
electrical wires three pin plug  ICT tools
 The three pin plug  Discussing safety  Electrical wires
 Safety when working precautions  Three pin plug
with electricity  Electrical safety devices
 Print Media
 Sewage disposal systems:  Demonstrating siting and  ICT tools
- Ventilated construction of the  Existing structures
- latrines ventilated pit latrine  Resource persons
 Water closets and septic  Drawing of plans,  Drawing materials
tanks elevations and sections of  Print Media
the dry and wet systems of
drainage
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 FORM 3
FORM 3
7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX
7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX
7.1 TOPIC 1: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
7.1 TOPIC 1 : BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
KEY CONCEPT
7.1.1 Structure of the
Construction Industry
7.1.2 Tender and Contract
Documents
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7.1.3 Entrepreneurship Skills
in Building Technology
and Design
7.2 TOPIC 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
7.2 TOPIC 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
KEY CONCEPT
7.2.1 Regulations and Acts
Governing Health and
Safety at Work
7.2.2 Safety on Scaffolds
OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able
to:
 outline functions of
professionals and trades
persons in the parties
involved
 analyse the roles of
professionals and trades
persons
 explain the importance of
contracts and tenders
 outline tendering and
contract procedures
 Prepare a business
proposal
OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
 exhibit an understanding of
safety and health practices
 practise good
housekeeping on site
 perform HIV awareness
campaign
 erect scaffolding and
ladders in line with safety
regulations
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Clients party
 Contractors party
 Statutory personnel
 Tenders and contracts
- Tendering
- Tender documents
- Types of tenders
- Types of contracts
- Contract
documents
 Entrepreneurship skills:
- Project proposal
- 
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Regulations and Acts
governing health and
safety at construction sites
 Good housekeeping
 Safe working conditions
 HIV awareness
 Safety regulations
governing the use of
scaffolds and ladders
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
 Outlining the duties of 
professionals, trades
persons, statutory
personnel and operatives
 Distinguishing roles of
professionals and trades
personnel
 Discussing the importance
of tenders and contracts
 Preparing tender and
contract documents
 Writing a project proposal
 Practicing business ethics
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
 Applying good
housekeeping at the
practicing ground
 Conducting educational
tours to construction sites
 Performing HIV
awareness campaign
 Constructing independent,
dependent scaffolding and
ladders
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Statutory instruments
 Print media
 Tender and contract
documents
 Resource person

Print media
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
 Recommended textbooks
 Print media
Financial institutions
 Resource persons
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
 Regulatory Acts
 ICT tools
 Resource person
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 Print Media
 Ladders
 Scaffolds
 Safety regulation
pamphlets
 Building by-laws
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.2.2 Safety on Scaffolds • erect scaffolding and • Safety regulations govern- • Constructing independent, • Ladders
ladders in line with safety ing the use of scaffolds and dependent scaffolding and • Scaffolds
regulations ladders ladders • Safety regulation pam-
phlets
• Building by-laws

7.2.3 Application of First Aid • perform first aid proce- • First aid equipment and • Role playing accident • First Aid Kit
dures on site procedures scene • Resource person
• Print media

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7.3 TOPIC 3: BUILDING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
7.3.1 Introduction to  classify the plant and
Building Plant and equipment
Equipment  explain appropriate use of
plant and equipment in
construction industry
 describe servicing and
maintenance of building
equipment
 design suitable storage
for the equipment
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Building plant and
equipment for:
- Site clearance
- Site levelling and
excavation
- Setting out
 Service and maintenance
of building plant and
equipment
 Storage of equipment
ACTIVITIES
 Exploring construction  ICT tools
sites  Work sites
 Researching on servicing  Print media
and maintenance of  Drawing equipment
building equipment  Servicing kit
 Design and drawing
storage for building
equipment
 7.4 TOPIC 4: MATERIALS
7.4 TOPIC 4 : MATERIALS
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able
to:
7.4.1 Science of Building  carry out experiments
Materials  examine properties of
building materials
7.4.2 Conservation of the  observe the importance of
Environment natural resources to the
community
 analyse different methods
of preserving the
environment
7.5 TOPIC 5: BONDING
7.5 TOPIC 5 :BONDING
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.5.1 Bond Solving  apply rules of bonding
 demonstrate knowledge of
bond solving in different
types of bonds
 bond solve half brick walls
into one brick walls
 construct walls in different
types of bonds
 draw plans and elevations
of the walls
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Properties of indigenous
building materials:
 Importance of the natural
environment resources
 Effects of sourcing out
materials to the environment
 Methods of conservation
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Types of Bonds:
- Stretcher
- English
- English garden wall
- Header bond
 Special Bonds:
- Basket weave
bond
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
 Carrying out experiments
 Identifying different
properties of materials
 Conducting educational
tours
 Visiting virgin land
 Identifying environmental
affected areas in and
around the school and
community
 Reclaiming eroded and
degraded sites
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
 Defining broken bond
 Applying rules and
regulations of bonding
 Drawing plans and
elevations
 Setting out and
constructing straight, T
junctions, cross walls and
return angle walls
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
 Different building
materials
 Laboratory
 Zimbabwe ruins
 Khami ruins
 Rubble
 Gravel
 Broken bricks
 Retaining walls
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SUGGESTED RESOURCES
 Print media
 ICT tools
 Building materials and tools
 Existing walls
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7.6 TOPIC
TOPIC
6:6DESIGN
: DESIGN AND DRAWING
AND DRAWING

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.6. Computer Aided  design building plans  Working drawings  Designing different  ICT tools: (autoCAD,
Design and  draw plans and - Site plan structures ArchCAD)
Drawing elevations of given - Floor plan  Developing site plan  Existing structures
structures - Elevations  Observing building lines  Print media
- Cross section  Drawing plans and  Drawing equipment
elevation of structures

 draw structures in  Pictorial views:  Drawing pictorial views

pictorial views - Isometric
- Planometric
- Oblique

7.7 TOPIC 7: SITE WORKS

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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
7.7 Setting Out  describe environmental
laws affecting wetland
construction and protected
plant species
 explain By-laws governing
setting out of buildings
 describe the process of
setting out a building
 set out a building using the
builder’s square and 3,4,5
method
 erect corner and side
profiles
 mark out foundation
trenches
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Environmental laws
affecting site clearance,
wetland construction and
protected plant species
 By-laws governing setting
out of buildings
 3,4,5 method and builders
square
 Corner and side profiles
 Ranging lines
 Foundation trenches
ACTIVITIES
 Assembling and erecting  Setting out tools
corner and side profiles  Resource person
 Observing By-laws from  ICT tools
Environmental  Print media
Management Agency
(EMA)
 Observing by-laws on
setting out a building
 Checking out diagonals
 Marking out foundation
trenches
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7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
7.8.1 Pile and Bore  explain the meaning of  Piling in foundations  Drawing types of piles  ICT tools
piling in foundation work  Types of pile:  Making models of different  Timber
 describe types of piles - Placement types of piles  Resource persons
used in foundation work - Displacement  Experimenting on effects  Tools
 illustrate methods of  Methods of placing piles: of piling on clay soils  Print media
placing piles - boring for
 differentiate between replacement
bearing piles and friction - displacement
piles using hammer
- percussion
method
 Bearing piles and friction
piles

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7.9 TOPIC 9: FLOORS

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE
7.9.1 Floors  differentiate a solid ground  Types of floors  Drawing and labeling  Recommended textbooks
floor from a suspended - Solid ground diagrams of solid and  Existing buildings
ground floor floors suspended floors  ICT tools
 describe the constructional - Suspended  Practicing fixing of  Print media
procedure for solid ground ground floors selected floor finishes  Floor materials
floors and suspended  Visiting existing buildings
ground floors  Constructional
 state the merits and requirements of floors
demerits of each floor finish
 demonstrate the process of  Floor finishes:
fixing different floor finishes. - Granolithic
- Terrazzo
- Tiles
- Carpets
- Stone
- Brick
- Timber
 Fixing procedure for floor
finishes
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10 TOPIC 10: SUPER STRUCTURE
7.10 TOPIC10 : SUPER STRUCTURE
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10.1 Forces on Walls  illustrate the different types
of forces
 calculate stress on a wall
 describe methods of
strengthening and
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stabilising walls
7.10.2 Fixing of Frames to  describe the process of
Openings fixing door and window
frames
 fix window and door frames
7.10.3 Arches  define arches
 State reasons for using
arches
 construct arches
7.10.4 Plastering  identify plastering tools
 demonstrate plastering
skills
7.10.5 Painting  identify types of paints
 prepare a background to
receive painting
 select the appropriate tools
for a painting task
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
• Fixing procedure for floor
finishes
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Types of forces acting on  Making models showing  Models
walls: the forces  ICT tools
- Tension  Calculating stress  Resource person
- Compression  Constructing buttressed  Print media
- Shear walls and attached piers
 Methods of strengthening
and stabilising walls:
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- Reinforcement
- Buttressing
- Attached piers
 procedure in fixing of  Describing sequence of  Door and window frames
metal and wooden fixing window and door  ICT tools
frames to openings frames  Resource persons
 Fixing frames to a wall  Print media
 Purposes of arches  Geometrical construction  ICT tools
 Types: of arches  Resource persons
- Segmental  Constructing arches using  Drawing equipment
- Semi- circular building units  Construction materials
 Arch terms  Templates
 Geometrical construction  Existing structures
of arches
 Backgrounds to receive  Preparing the  Plastering tools
plaster background to be  Plastering materials
 Plastering tools plastered
 Procedures:  Selecting appropriate
- Preparations plastering tools
 Application  Demonstrating required
plastering skills
 Types of paints  Identifying the types of  Painting tools
- Water based paints appropriate for  Recommended
- Oil paints different backgrounds textbooks
 Backgrounds to receive  Selecting appropriate  Paint
paint painting tools  Paint catalogues
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10.5 Painting • identify types of paints
• prepare a background to
receive painting
• select the appropriate tools
for a painting task
• use painting tools correctly
7.10.7 Design and Construc- • illustrate roof forms
tion of Roofs • define roof terms
• state methods of fixing roof
covering materials
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• design and construct roof
trusses
7.11 TOPIC 11: QUANTITIES
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.11 Sub structure Bill of Quan- • calculate the quantities of
tities materials for a sub structure • Reduced level dig
bill of quantities
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
• Types of paints
- water based
- oil paints
• Backgrounds to receive
paint
• Painting tools
• Procedures:
- surface preparation
- application
• Roof forms, component
parts and functions
• Construction and erection
of timber roof trusses
• Timber pitched roofs up to
7,5m span
• Roof covering materials
• Details of eaves and verges
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
• Site clearing
• Setting out
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
required plastering skills
• Identifying the types of
paints appropriate for
different backgrounds
• Selecting appropriate
painting tools
• Preparing a background
to receive painting
• painting a surface
• Designing roof trusses
• Constructing models of
roof trusses
• Visiting existing buildings
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
• Calculating the area to be • Working drawings
cleared
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
• Print media
• Painting tools
• Paint catalogues
• ICT tools
• Surfaces to be painted
• ICT tools
• Models of roof trusses
• Existing buildings
• Print media
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SUGGESTED RESOURCES
• ICT tools
• Print media
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
• calculate the cost of labour
required to execute the
activities involved in the sub
structure
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
• Sub structure
- Trench excavations
- Trench levelling
- Footing concrete
- Footing brickwork
- Backfilling and compac-
tion
- Termite prevention
- Electrical tubing
- Oversite concrete
ACTIVITIES
• Calculating the volume
of reduced dig, trench
excavations and volumes
of materials
• Calculating the labour
costs of carrying out the
substructure activities

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7.12 TOPIC 12: SERVICES
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7.12TOPIC 12: SERVICES

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
7.12.1 .Movement of  Calculate power reduction  High and low voltage
Electricity from from the source to the  Industrial usage of
the Source consumer electricity
 Domestic usage of
electricity
7.12.2 House Installation  Analyse use of by-laws  Usage of by-laws
 Describe the function of a  Distribution board
distribution board - Lights
- Plugs
- Geysers
- Cooker
-
7.12.3 Cold and Hot water  Differentiate between direct  Direct and indirect hot
Supply and indirect hot water water supply
supply systems  materials used for water
 identify pipes used for hot pipes
water supply  Distribution of hot water
 demonstrate distribution of from the geyser to the
hot water supply point of use
 Sources of energy for hot
water
ACTIVITIES
 Applying different phases
 Conducting educational
tours
 Applying by-laws when
installing electricity
Designing an electric circuit
model
 Discussing systems of hot
water supply
 Selecting materials used for
hot water pipes
 Demonstrating the
distribution of hot water
from the source to the point
of use
 First aid kit
 Resource person
 Recommended textbooks
 Print media
 ICT tools
 Resource person
 Recommended textbooks
 Print media
 ICT tools
 Cardboard boxes
 Electric cables
 Recommended textbooks
 Water supply materials
 Resource persons
 Plumbing tools
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.12.3 Cold and Hot water • Differentiate between direct
Supply and indirect hot water sup-
ply systems
• identify pipes used for hot
water supply
• demonstrate distribution of
hot water supply
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CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
• Direct and indirect hot water • Discussing systems of • Recommended textbooks
supply hot water supply • Water supply materials
• materials used for water pipes • Selecting materials • Resource persons
• Distribution of hot water from used for hot water • Plumbing tools
the geyser to the point of use pipes
• Sources of energy for hot water • Demonstrating the
distribution of hot water
from the source to the
point of use
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FORM 4
7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX

7.0 COMPETENCY MATRIX

7.1 TOPIC 1:BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

7.1 TOPIC 1 : BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able
to:
7.1.1 Tender and Contract  invite tenders
Procedures  respond to tenders
 draft contract documents
7.1.2 Entrepreneurship Skills  Exercise ethical business
in Building Technology practices (unhu/ubuntu)
and Design
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Tendering  Preparing tender  Statutory instruments
 Types of tenders documents  Tender and contract
 Types of contracts  Responding to tender documents
documents  Print media
 Composing contract
documents
 Entrepreneurship skills:  Practicing the business  Print media
- company formation ethics  Financial institutions
and business

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 Demonstrate knowledge  Explaining legal  Resource person
of company formation registration requirements in company
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procedures - business ethics formation and registration

 Explain ways of sourcing  Business growth  Sourcing for financial
finances help

7.2 TOPIC 2:HEALTH AND SAFETY

7.2 TOPIC 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED

Learners should be able (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
to: KNOWLEDGE)
7.2.1 Personnel involved in  demonstrate the  Duties of health and  Role playing of the  NSSA Inspectors
Health and Safety in evacuation and handling building inspectors evacuation and handling  Local Government
the Work Place of injured persons at a of injured persons Inspectors
building site  Discussing the duties of  Local Authority
 express knowledge of the health and building
duties of health and inspectors
building inspectors
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7.2.2 Handling of Hazardous
Substances
7.2.3 Application of First Aid
 use and handle hazardous  Regulations of handling  Demonstrating the correct  Empty poison containers
substances in line with hazardous substances: use and handling of the  Protective clothing
regulations - Colour codes hazardous substances  Print media
 recognize signs and - Safety clothing  Making charts with colour  Resource persons
symptoms of a poisoned - Disposal of empty codes
person containers  Attending to a poisoned
- Signs and symptoms of person
a poisoned person
 apply First Aid procedures  First Aid equipment and  Applying First Aid to  First Aid Kit
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED

Learners should be able (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
to: KNOWLEDGE)
7.2.1
7.2 Personnel
TOPIC involved
2:HEALTH AND  demonstrate
in SAFETY the
CONTD..  Duties of health and Role playing of the  NSSA Inspectors
Health and Safety in evacuation and handling building inspectors evacuation and handling  Local Government
the Work Place of injured persons at a of injured persons Inspectors
building site  Discussing the duties of  Local Authority
KEY CONCEPTS OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
 express knowledge of the health and building
Learners
duties ofshould
health be
andable to: (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
inspectors
building inspectors KNOWLEDGE
7.2.2 Handling of Hazardous  use and handle hazardous  Regulations of handling  Demonstrating the correct  Empty poison containers
Substances substances in line with hazardous substances: use and handling of the  Protective clothing
regulations - Colour codes hazardous substances  Print media
 recognize signs and - Safety clothing  Making charts with colour  Resource persons
symptoms of a poisoned - Disposal of empty codes
person containers  Attending to a poisoned
- Signs and symptoms of person
a poisoned person
7.2.3 Application of First Aid  apply First Aid procedures  First Aid equipment and  Applying First Aid to  First Aid Kit
 evacuate a poisoned procedures poisoned persons  Resource persons
person  Stretcher bed
 call for help

7.3 TOPIC 3: BUILDING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

7.3 TOPIC 3: BUILDING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able to:
7.3.1 Servicing and  identify faults on scaffolds
Maintenance of ladders and accessories
Scaffolds and  carry out maintenance of
ladders scaffolds and ladders
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Scaffolds and ladders  Servicing and maintaining  Scaffolds
- Certificate of fitness scaffolds and ladders  Ladders
 Resource persons

7.4 TOPIC 4: MATERIALS

7.4 TOPIC 4 : MATERIALS

KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Learners should be able (ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
to: KNOWLEDGE)

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7.4.1 Science of Building
Materials
7.4.2 Conservation of the
Environment
 carry out experiments  Properties of indigenous  Carrying out experiments Different building
 examine properties of building materials:  Identifying different materials
building materials properties of materials  Laboratory
 Conducting educational  Zimbabwe ruins
tours  Khami ruins
 observe the importance of  Importance of the natural  Visiting virgin land  Rubble
natural resources to the environment resources  Identifying environmental  Gravel
community  Effects of sourcing out affected areas in and  Broken bricks
 analyse different methods materials to the environment around the school and  Retaining walls
of preserving the  Methods of conservation community
environment  Reclaiming eroded and
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.4.2 Conservation of the Envi- • observe the importance of
ronment natural resources to the
community
• analyse different methods
of preserving the environ-
ment
7.5 TOPIC 5: BONDING
7.5 TOPIC 5 :BONDING
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.5.1 Bond Solving  demonstrate the ability to
solve bonding up to 2 brick
thick walls
 construct walls up to 2 brick
thick
 draw plans and elevations
up to 2 brick thick walls
 construct boundary walls
and decorative walls in
stonework
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
• Importance of the natural
environment resources
• Effects of sourcing out ma-
terials to the environment
• Methods of conservation
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Bond solving of:
- Straight walls
- junction walls
- return angle walls in
stretcher, english and
english garden wall
bonds
 Rules and regulations of
bonding
 Plans and elevations of
walls
 Stonework
- Ashlar
- random rubble
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
• Visiting virgin land
• Identifying environmen-
tal affected areas in and
around the school and
community
• Reclaiming eroded/degrad-
ed sites
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
 Bond solving
 Constructing walls using
bricks, blocks, stone work
 Drawing plans and
elevations up
to 2 brick thick walls
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
• Rubble
• Gravel
• Broken bricks
• Retaining walls
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
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 Print media
 Existing walls
 ICT tools
 Drawing equipment
 Bricks, blocks and stones
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7.6 TOPIC DESIGN AND
6: DESIGN ANDDRAWING
DRAWING
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.6.1 Design project  apply knowledge of the
design process to solve a
given situation
 construct models
7.7 TOPIC 7: SITE WORKS
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
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Learners should be able to:
7.7.1 Setting Out Equipment • mount levelling instruments
• record readings from a lev-
elling staff
• calculate rise and falls
• do a mathematical checking
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Stages of design  Researching on given  ICT tools: autoCAD,
process: situations ArchiCAD
- situation  Designing building plans  Recommended textbooks
- design brief  Observing by-laws  Pictures of structures
- investigations  Making models  Existing structures
- possible solutions  Evaluating the designs
- working drawings
- evaluation
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
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(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
• Setting out instruments: • Measuring distances • Setting out instrument
- dumpy level • Constructing angles on the • Resource persons
- theodolites ground • ICT tools
• Use and care of setting • Transferring levels using
out instruments line levels, straight edges
and bonning rods
• Levelling pegs using in-
struments
• Recording readings using
standard format
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 7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE
7.8 TOPIC 8: SUB STRUCTURE
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.8.1 Wall positioning on  plumb down from ranging
Foundations lines
 raise corners
 determine forces that act
on foundations
7.9
7.9 TOPIC FLOORS
TOPIC9:9:FLOORS
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.91 Landscaping  state reasons for
landscaping
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 identify materials for
landscaping
 describe constructional
requirements for roads and
driveways
 landscape a given area
using available materials
7.10 TOPIC 10: SUPER STRUCTURE
7.10 TOPIC 10 : SUPER STRUCTURE
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10.1 Prefabricated  state merits and demerits of
Structures prefabricated structures
 list different materials used
for prefabricated structures
 state the functional
requirements of
prefabricated structures
 design and assemble
prefabricated structures
7.10.2 Garden Walls and  explain functions of garden
Retaining Walls and retaining walls
 design garden and retaining
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Plumbing down  Plumbing down from  ICT tools
 Procedures when raising ranging lines  Building tools
corners  Raising corners using  Print Media
 Forces acting on gauge rods, at spint level
foundations  Explaining forces that act
on foundations
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
KNOWLEDGE
 Types of landscape  Discussing aesthetic value  ICT tools
developments: of landscaping  Recommended textbooks
- Rockery  Carrying out practical  Landscaped areas
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- Pavings activities on landscaping  Existing buildings
- Flower beds  Visiting public places
- Fish ponds
 Materials for landscaping:
- Bricks
- Stones
- Bitumen
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Prefabricated structures  Visiting sites with  Models
- Materials used prefabricated structures  Resource persons
- Functional requirements  Designing and assembling  ICT tools
- Designs prefabricated structures  Print media
- methods of assembling  Model making
 Research on prefabricated
structures using traditional
materials
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 Types of garden and  Visiting areas with garden  Recommended textbooks
retaining walls: and retaining walls  Drawing equipment
- functions  Designing garden and  ICT tools
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10 TOPIC 10: SUPER STRUCTURE CONTD..
7.10.1 Prefabricated  state merits and demerits of
Structures prefabricated structures
KEY CONCEPTS  list different materials used
OBJECTIVES
for prefabricated structures
Learners should be able to:
 state the functional
requirements of
prefabricated structures
 design and assemble
prefabricated structures
7.10.2 Garden Walls and  explain functions of garden
Retaining Walls and retaining walls
 design garden and retaining
walls
7.10.3 Thresholds and list materials for thresholds
Stairs and staircases
 state regulations governing
the construction of
thresholds and staircases
 design a staircase
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7.10.4 Tiling  identify types of floor and
wall tiles
demonstrate use of tiling
tools
7.10.5 Cladding  describe cladding
explain the methods of fixing
cladding
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Prefabricated structures  Visiting sites with  Models
- Materials used prefabricated structures  Resource persons
- Functional requirements
CONTENT  Designing and
SUGGESTED assembling
NOTES AND SUGGESTED
 ICT tools RESOURCES
- Designs prefabricated structures  Print media
(ATTITUDES,
- methods of SKILLS AND
assembling ACTIVITIES
 Model making
KNOWLEDGE  Research on prefabricated
structures using traditional
materials
 Types of garden and  Visiting areas with garden  Recommended textbooks
retaining walls: and retaining walls  Drawing equipment
- functions  Designing garden and  ICT tools
- designs retaining walls  Existing walls
 Forces acting on retaining  Making models
walls
 Materials for stairs  Identifying materials  Thresholds and stairs
 Constituent parts and  Explaining term associated cases
layout of thresholds and with thresholds and stairs  ICT tools
stairs with landing  Visiting existing buildings  Print media
 Constructional details of  Designing thresholds and
thresholds and staircases staircases

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 Floor tiles  Conducting educational  Existing buildings
 Fixing procedures tours  Recommended textbooks
 Types of tiles  Identifying different types  Samples of tiles
- Ceramic of tiles suitable for walls  Tiling tools
- Vynil and floors  Adhesives
- Porcelain Practicing laying of wall and Models
- Stone floor tiles
 Wall tiles
Ceramic
 Materials used for  Conducting educational  Existing buildings
cladding tours  Recommended textbooks
 Fixing of cladding  Cladding surfaces  Cladding tools
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KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.10.6 Wall Papering • select appropriate wall pa-
pers to suit different building
interiors
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7.11 TOPIC 11: QUANTITIES
7.11 TOPIC 11: QUANTITIES
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able
to:
7.11.1 Bill of Quantities of  calculate the quantities of
Super Structure materials used in the
super structure
 estimate the cost of labour
required to execute the
activities involved in the
superstructure
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
- Prefabricated cladding
units
- Fastening materials
• Wall papers
- Functions and functional
requirements:
• Wall paper printing tech-
niques
- Surface printing
- Digital printing
- Screen printing
CONTENT
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE)
 Walls and wall finishes
 Window and door
openings
 Roofing timber
 Roof covering materials:
 Brick force
• Conducting educational
tours
• Cladding surfaces
• Discussing functions and
functional requirements
• Conducting educational
tours
• Applying wall paper
SUGGESTED NOTES AND
ACTIVITIES
 Calculating the quantities of
different materials required
 Estimating the costs of
labour needed to construct
the super structure
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
• Existing buildings
• Cladding tools
• Fastening materials
• Models
• Wall papers
• Adhesives
• Photographs
• Existing buildings
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SUGGESTED RESOURCES
 Working drawings
 Existing structures
 Building materials
 Resource persons
 Print media
 7.12 TOPIC 12: SERVICES
7.12 TOPIC 12: SERVICES
KEY CONCEPT OBJECTIVES
Learners should be able to:
7.12.1 Renewable Energy  identify equipment used in
renewable energy systems
 describe how biogas
digester and solar panels
work
 Design and construct
biogas digester for
school/community
 constructing biogas
7.12.2 Water Borne
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 differentiate the public
Drainage Systems sewer from the septic tank
system
 describe the treatment of
effluent
CONTENT SUGGESTED NOTES AND SUGGESTED RESOURCES
(ATTITUDES, SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE)
 Solar energy equipment:  Discussing the uses of  Resource persons
- solar panels the different energy  Solar and bio gas energy
- invertors equipment production equipment
- batteries  Sketching solar energy  Models
- cables production system  Refuse
- light bulbs  Sketching biogas  Print media
 Biogas digester system
 Biogas digester  Designing and
digester for
school/community
 Conducting educational
tours

 
Conveyance of effluent  Explaining the operational Resource persons
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from the building to the systems of septic tank and  Existing infrastructure
septic tank and main public sewer  Models
sewer line  Discussing the treatment of  ICT tools
 Treatment of effluent: effluent  Print media
- septic tank  Making models of septic
- sewage ponds tank and sewage ponds
 Conducting educational
tours to sewage treatment
plants
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8.0 ASSESSMENT
Forms 1 - 4 Building Technology and Design candidates will be assessed through continuous and summative meth-
ods. The syllabus’ scheme of assessment is grounded in the principle of inclusivity. Arrangements, accommodation
and modification must be visible in both continuous and summative assessments to enable candidates with special
needs to access assessments and receive accurate performance measurement of their abilities.

(a) ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course learners will be expected to:

8.1 state functions of different operatives, tradesperson and professionals in the building industry
8.2 describe health and safety measures in the building industry
8.3 identify tools, equipment and materials used in Building Technology and Design
8.4 demonstrate the correct use of any building tool and material
8.5 conduct experiments to determine the strengths, durability and quality of building materials
8.6 describe the safety and environmental conservation practices on any building site
8.7 solve bonding problems in Stretcher, English and English garden wall bonds up to 230mm wall thickness
8.8 design and construct a structure from a given brief
8.9 demonstrate ICT skills in building drawing and design
8.10 calculate quantities of building materials and labour costs for any given construction work
8.11 define terms used in Building Technology and Design
8.12 outline the importance of Building Design and Technology
8.13 interpret and evaluate building designs
8.14 apply acquired skills to solve real life situations in building
8.15 demonstrate the use of indigenous technologies and materials in the design and construction of structures
8.16 demonstrate knowledge of building regulations (by- laws) in design and construction

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ASSESSMENT MODEL

Assessment of learner performance in BT & D 100%

Continuous Assessment 40% Summative Assessment 40%

Profiling Practical Project Theory, Practical Theory,

Tests 20% Design 10% Building Tests 20% Building
Drawing and Drawing and
Quantities Quantities
10% 10%

Profile

Continuous
Assessment Examination
Mark = 40% Mark = 40%

Exit Profile

Final Mark
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10.2 CONTINUOUS AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

10.2 CONTINUOUS AND SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Continuous and summative assessment will be done in the theory, practical and design components of the syllabus.
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Summative
Summative Assessment
Assessment – 60%
– 60%

Continuous Assessment
Continuous – 40%
Assessment – 40%

ASSESMENT THEORY, BUILDING DRAWING AND PRACTICAL DESIGN

MODE QUANTITIES
Summative 25% 35% NIL
Continuous 10% 20% 10%

(c) SPECIFICATION GRID

OBJECTIVES/COMPONENTS PAPER 1 PAPER 2 CONTINUOUS

Knowledge with understanding 40% 20% 30%
Practical skills and their application 40% 60% 40%

Decision making and judgment 20% 20% 30%

TOTALS 100% 100% 100%

10.4 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Paper 1: Theory, drawing and quantities

The paper consists of 3 Sections i.e. Section A, Section B and Section C

SECTION A 10 compulsory structured questions on building construction, design, drawing and quantities will be
answered

SECTION B 2 questions will be answered out of 4 questions on building construction

SECTION C 1 question out of 2 will be answered on drawing and quantities

TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes

WEIGHTING: 25%

Paper 2: Practical

A practical test piece based on brickwork and plastering will be set. Candidates will be required to work from dimen-
sioned sketches, written descriptions or scaled drawing.

TIME: 3 hours 30 minutes

WEIGHTING: 35%

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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment will comprise theory, practical tests and design exercises as illustrated below:

TERMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 % Weighting

Theory 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 40%
Drawing and
Quantities
Practical 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 50
Projects
Design Proj- 1 1 1 1 30
ects
Total 100

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