Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Building Construction Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Building Construction
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) – Technical Studies Track
  • Focus: Development of practical construction skills, technical drawing competence, site safety awareness, and foundational knowledge for the construction industry

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Select and pursue a career pathway in building construction
  • Read and interpret construction drawings
  • Carry out masonry and concreting works for simple structures
  • Install and maintain basic plumbing systems
  • Observe and apply safety practices on construction sites
  • Care for and maintain construction tools and equipment
  • Prepare basic quantities for small construction projects
  • Develop financial literacy for managing building projects

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Foundation of Building Construction
    • 1.1 Introduction to Building Construction
    • 1.2 Site Preparation
  • Strand 2.0: Related Drawing
    • 2.1 Isometric Drawing
    • 2.2 Computer Aided Drawing
  • Strand 3.0: Building Construction Processes
    • 3.1 Concreting
    • 3.2 Foundations
    • 3.3 Timbering
    • 3.4 Foundation Walling
    • 3.5 Ground Floors
  • Strand 4.0: Building Services
    • 4.1 Plumbing Tools and Equipment
    • 4.2 Plumbing Materials
    • 4.3 Pipework

  The curriculum integrates project-based learning, practical site activities, technical drawing exercises, and use of digital tools to build hands-on competence. It also incorporates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as workplace safety, environmental conservation, teamwork, responsible use of tools, and entrepreneurship within the construction sector.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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