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Children’s School Lives Study: Report 7

Children’s School Lives Study: Report 7

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Construction Studies

The consultation on the Background Paper and Brief for Leaving Certificate Construction Studies is now open

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Leaving Certificate construction studies provides students in the senior cycle of post-primary education with an introduction to the knowledge and skills involved in construction technology and construction materials and processes. Students develop their ability to communicate ideas and information and to apply accurate observation and scientific investigation through exploring materials and processes.

Construction studies is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of a written examination, a practical test, and an assessment of student project work.