Pre-construction… · SHS1 Applied Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Discuss the reasons for mobilisation

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define mobilisation in the context of building construction in their own words.
Explain at least four reasons why mobilisation is necessary before construction work begins on a site.
Categorise mobilisation activities into site preparation, provision of services, and establishment of temporary structures.
Discuss the consequences of poor or rushed mobilisation using examples from real construction projects.
Justify the importance of proper planning during mobilisation in a group discussion or short written response.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Building Construction Technology (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Pre-construction Activities (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.2 - 1.2.1.CS.2 Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of Mobilisation for Building Construction. 1.2.1.LO.1 Demonstrate Knowledge of Human resource requirements in Building construction. 1.2.1.LO.2 Analyse mobilisation and determine the schedule of works involved in site preparation.eg clearing, hoarding, provision of services, establishing temporal structures and roads for mobilization to complete.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Discuss the reasons for mobilisation
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 13 (Week 13 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 39

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Communication: organise a whole class and let learners explain the meaning of mobilization and discuss appropriately the reasons for mobilization. This is a brainstorming method that involves critical thinking among Learners as they sincerely discuss and find reasons for Mobilizations.
Collaboration: Ask learners in mixed ability groups to engage in brainstorming over Mobilization and verify the major processes involved in the task. Exemplars;
1. Using excavators to clear site (mechanical means),
2. Using sheets of metal, plywood and chain links as hoarding to prevent trespassing by unauthorised persons and to protect the works.
3. The use of Site Lay-out plans for location of Security, Services, Warehouses, Offices, Welfare Facilities

Assessment (1.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Surfing on the Internet Learners will find;
- the difference between Stakeholders and Professionals involved in construction projects and roles played by Stakeholders and Professionals in the procurement of construction projects.
- Surfing on the Internet to find the reasons for mobilisation for different projects at different sites.
- The use of simulation (virtual) to illustrate Site preparations and Hoarding of Site.
- The use of Flip Charts with Site Lay-Out Plans to indicate the locations of the temporal structures, Equipment Services and Welfare Facilities.