Construction Studies

Construction Studies is the follow on Leaving Certificate subject of Junior Wood Technology.

It has both practical and theory elements.

Students are challenged to develop their hand craft skills, design and realization skills and knowledge of building construction in Ireland.

What is the structure of Construction Studies?

  1. Theory: Every stage of building construction from planning permission to the foundations right up the roof construction. Interior and exterior services such as electricity, plumbing and heating. Students also study, sustainable building, passive design, U-value testing and calculation, heat, light and sound.
  1. Practical work: Craft furniture design and manufacture. Modeling of building details and heritage structures. Development and refining of hand craft skills that are examined in LC by means of a Skills Test.

How is Construction Studies examined?

Theory Exam = 300 Marks 50%

Project and Portfolio = 150 Marks 25%

4 Hour skills exam = 150 Marks 25%

What careers do Construction Studies lead to?

Design and manufacture in industry, architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, interior design, roofing, external and internal joinery

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As a sixth year student in construction studies I feel it’s always a great class to be in during the week. There is something refreshing in doing a practical subject, working with your hands and using your brain in a very different way than for the more academic subjects.

Theory also plays a big role in construction, however it’s quite easy to grasp and has to do with things you’ve been surrounded by your whole life but never knew much about. Which makes it very interesting to learn about.

Not to mention, getting to design and make your own craft piece is a very rewarding experience, when you start to construct what had previously only been an idea in your head, it’s amazing to step back from the finished project and think, ‘I made that!’.

-Aoife Purkiss 6th Year Construction Studies Student