Recent Scheme of Work on Building Construction

Syllabus for Senior Secondary

FIRST TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Definition of Building
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Building as a discipline: a science subject that deals with construction of structures e.g. wall, column, beam, etc.
2. Building as a process: the procedure involved in erection of various types of structures
3. Building as a product: the production or development of structural elements such as shopping centers, homes, bridges, etc.
WEEK 2

Theme: Building Drawing
Topic: Elevation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Building plan
2. Elevations and views of a bungalow.
WEEK 2

Theme: Building Dewing
Topic: Scaling Enlargement and Reduction
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Drawing of special details (enlargement and reduction)
2. Pictorial and Perspective view drawings
3. Auto CAD
WEEK 3

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Classification of Building
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Types of buildings according to:
i. Ownership
● Public
● Private
ii. Use
● Residential
● Industrial
● Commercial
iii. Height
● Low
● High Rise
WEEK 3

Theme: Building Drawing
Topic: Sections
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Sectioning (cross and longitudinal sections)
2. Interpretation of sectioning
3. Production of sections
WEEK 3

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Roof Covering
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Roof covering materials
2. Fixing of roof covering materials
3. Protection of roof From wind, rain, lightening, etc.
WEEK 4

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Building Construction
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of building construction
2. Purpose of building construction
3. Procedure for building construction
WEEK 4

Theme: Building Drawing
Topic: Sections (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Sectioning (cross and longitudinal sections)
2. Interpretation of sectioning
3. Production of sections
WEEK 4

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Ceiling
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Purpose of ceiling
2. Identification of ceiling parts.
3. Materials used for ceiling.
WEEK 5

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Construction Team
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Parties in the construction team
2. Functions of construction team
3. Relationship of the parties
WEEK 5

Theme: Building Drawing
Topic: Special Details
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Detailing drawings
2. Doors and windows schedule
WEEK 5

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Plumbing and Drainage System
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Quality of a good drainage.
2. System of drainage pipe work.
3. Description of septic tank and soak away
WEEK 6

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Workshop / Site Safety
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of Safety
2. Hazards in the workplace and construction site (dangerous construction tools, materials, gases and liquids, scaffold etc.)
3. Causes and method of accident prevention
WEEK 6

Theme: Building Drawing
Topic: Special Details (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Detailing drawings
2. Doors and windows schedule
WEEK 6

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Solar Systems
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of solar energy.
2. Functions of solar system.
3. Components of a solar system.
WEEK 7

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Tools, Equipment and Machines
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Identification of basic hand tools e.g. (shovel, trowel, spirit level lines etc) equipment/ machines (wheel barrow, concrete mixer, bulldozer scraper etc)
2. Functions of basic hand tools equipment and machines
WEEK 7

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Excavation and Earthwork
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Plants and equipment for excavation and earth work.
2. Functions of plants and equipment.
WEEK 7

Theme: Finishes In Building
Topic: Plastering and Rendering
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of plastering.
2. Materials for plastering
3. Tools and equipment used in plastering and rendering.
4. Coats in plastering
5. Procedures used in plastering.
6. Defects in plastering and rendering (cracks, bonds etc.)
7. Ways of preventing plastering and rendering defects.
WEEK 8

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic: Site Organisation and Layout
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Preliminary operations involved in building construction
2. Procedure for layout of a building site
3. Location, boundary, lines access, boarding etc.
4. Movement of men and materials into the site
WEEK 8

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Excavation Problems
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Excavation problems
2. Solution to excavation problems.
3. Safety rules during excavation
WEEK 8

Theme: Finishes In Building
Topic: Floor Finishes
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Description of floor finishing materials e.g, cement, cement screed, terrazzo, PVC, tiles, ceramic tile etc.
2. Preparation of floor for finishing.
3. Mix for floor finishing
4. Laying of floor finishing e.g. screed, PVC, etc.
WEEK 9

Theme: Introduction To Building
Topic:
1. Site Clearing and Levelling
2. Setting Out
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Operations involved in site clearing and levelling.
2. Tools and. equipment 'or site clearing and levelling.

1. Methods of setting out such as
- 3:4:5 method
- Builder's square method
2. Tools and equipment for setting out
- Builder's square
- Profiles, pegs, tapes
3. Procedures for setting out
WEEK 9

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Excavation Problems (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Excavation problems
2. Solution to excavation problems.
3. Safety rules during excavation
WEEK 9

Theme: Finishes In Building
Topic: Ceiling Finishes
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Meaning of ceiling finishes
2. Ceiling finishes materials: timber, cellotex board, asbestos, POP, etc.
3. Sound proof and thermal control material.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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SECOND TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Building Drawing
Topic: Building Drawing
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Production drawing
2. Interpretation of building drawing
WEEK 2

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Foundation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Types of foundation
WEEK 2

Theme: External Works
Topic:
1. Fence and Fencing
2. Gates
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Explanation of types of fence.
2. Materials for fencing
3. Construction of fence

1. Types of gates.
2. Production of gates
3. Fixing of gates
WEEK 3

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Excavation and Earthwork
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of soil e.g. clay, sandy, silt etc.
2. Properties and classification of soil
3. Definition and functions of excavation
4. Methods and tools used for excavation
- Manual: diggers shovels, head pans etc
- Mechanical: Bull dozers etc.
WEEK 3

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Ground Floor
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of basement
2. Differences between basement and solid ground floor.
3. Problems related to basement.
WEEK 3

Theme: External Works
Topic:
1. Access Road
2. Landscaping
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of access roads
2. Materials for construction of access roads.
3. Construction techniques

1. The need for a beautiful environment.
2. Ways of beautifying an environment.
3. Materials for Landscaping
4. Procedures for Landscaping
WEEK 4

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Foundation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition and purpose of foundation
2. Functional requirement foundation
3. Types of foundation e.g. pad, strip, raft and pile
4. Factors that determine choice of foundation.
WEEK 4

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Ground Floor (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of basement
2. Differences between basement and solid ground floor.
3. Problems related to basement.
WEEK 4

Theme: Contemporary Issues In Building Construction
Topic:
1. Locally Sourced Building Materials
2. Alternative Cement Binders / Aggregates
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of locally sourced building materials.
2. Factors militating against use of these materials.
3. New building materials development

1. Binders as alternative to cement e.g. pozzolanas including Rice Husk Ash (RHA) pulverized fuel Ash( PFA) etc.
2. Alternative aggregates
WEEK 5

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Ground Floor
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Functions of ground floor.
2. Types of ground floor.( Solid and suspended)
3. Functional requirement of ground floor.
4. Production of ground floor
WEEK 5

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Wall Openings
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of openings in walls (doors and windows).
2. Methods of constructing wall openings.
3. Functions of wall openings.
4. Role of lintels
WEEK 5

Theme: Contemporary Issues In Building Construction
Topic:
1. Bricks
2. Health and Safety
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Description of earth bricks
2. Classification of earth bricks
3. Materials used in earth brick stabilization.
4. Production of earth bricks.

1. Safety in working environment.
2. Health and hygiene
3. Working with dangerous materials:, electricity, scaffolding, form work. Cement, roofs, etc.
4. Causes of accident first aid
5. First aid
WEEK 6

Theme: Sub Structure
Topic: Ground Floor (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Functions of ground floor.
2. Types of ground floor.( Solid and suspended)
3. Functional requirement of ground floor.
4. Production of ground floor
WEEK 6

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Suspended Upper Floor
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of concrete upper floor.
2. Methods of concrete floor construction.
3. Functions of upper floors.
4. Suspended timber upper floor.
WEEK 6

Theme: Contemporary Issues In Building Construction
Topic: National Building Code
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of National Budding Code.
2. Reasons for evolution of the National Building Code.
3. Aim of the National Budding Code.
4. Scope of the National Building Code.
WEEK 7

Theme: Concreting
Topic: Materials for Concrete
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of concrete
2. Materials for concrete
3. Types of reinforcement e.g. twisted steel bars, plane steel bars, etc.
4. Uses of reinforcement
WEEK 7

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Concrete
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of concrete
2. Properties and characteristics of concrete.
3. Process of concrete production.
4. Types of concrete tests
WEEK 7

Theme: Entrepreneurial Skills In Building Construction
Topic: Types of Business Organizations and Ways of Raising Capital
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Principles of organization and management of a business unit.
2. Types of capital
3. Sources of capital
WEEK 8

Theme: Concreting
Topic: Materials for Concrete (contd)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of cement
2. Components of cement
3. Uses of cement
WEEK 8

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Concrete (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of concrete
2. Properties and characteristics of concrete.
3. Process of concrete production.
4. Types of concrete tests
WEEK 8

Theme: Entrepreneurial Skills In Building Construction
Topic: Book keeping
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Bookkeeping in small scale businesses
2. Book of original entries
WEEK 9

Theme: Concreting
Topic: Materials for Concrete (contd)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of cement
2. Components of cement
3. Uses of cement
WEEK 9

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Roofs
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Roofs
WEEK 9

Theme: Entrepreneurial Skills In Building Construction
Topic: Contract Work
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition and types of contract
2. Contract documents
3. Parties to a contract

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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THIRD TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Walls
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of wall
2. Types of wall (load bearing/ non-load bearing walls)
3. Functions of walls
WEEK 2

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Drainage Installation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Setting out and excavation of trenches.
2. Types of drainage pipes
3. Laying of drainage pipes.
4. Methods of testing drainage.
WEEK 2

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 3

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Walling Materials
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Definition of walling materials.
2. Types of walling materials e.g. blocks, bricks, cement etc.
3. Characteristics and properties of walling materials
WEEK 3

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Drainage Installation (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Setting out and excavation of trenches.
2. Types of drainage pipes
3. Laying of drainage pipes.
4. Methods of testing drainage.
WEEK 3

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 4

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Manufacturing of Walling Materials
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Manufacturing process of sand crete blocks and clay blocks/bricks.
2. Sizes of blocks and bricks
WEEK 4

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Sanitary Appliances and Installation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Soil and waste appliances.
2. Materials for sanitary appliances.
3. Types of sanitary appliances.
4. Installation of sanitary appliances
WEEK 4

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 5

Theme: Super Structure
Topic: Wall Construction
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Methods of wall construction
2. Appropriate materials for walls
3. Types of wall bonding
4. Timber wall construction
5. Demonstrates various timber products used for wailing·
WEEK 5

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Sanitary Appliances and Installation (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Soil and waste appliances.
2. Materials for sanitary appliances.
3. Types of sanitary appliances.
4. Installation of sanitary appliances
WEEK 5

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 6

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Drainage System
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Terms used in drainage works.
2. Principles of drainage.
3. Types of drainage materials.
4. Systems of drainage
WEEK 6

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Sanitary Appliances and Installation (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Soil and waste appliances.
2. Materials for sanitary appliances.
3. Types of sanitary appliances.
4. Installation of sanitary appliances
WEEK 6

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 7

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Plumbing Installation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
Types of fittings in plumbing and sanitary works.
WEEK 7

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Types of Electrical Wiring Materials
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Explain the types of electrical wiring.
2. Identification of electrical wiring materials
3. Uses of electrical wiring materials.
4. Types of electrical wiring.
WEEK 7

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 8

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Electrical Installation
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Electrical symbols
2. Electrical installation terms
3. Electrical installation materials
WEEK 8

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Types of Electrical Wiring Materials (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Explain the types of electrical wiring.
2. Identification of electrical wiring materials
3. Uses of electrical wiring materials.
4. Types of electrical wiring.
WEEK 8

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:
WEEK 9

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Electrical Installation (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Electrical symbols
2. Electrical installation terms
3. Electrical installation materials
WEEK 9

Theme: Building Services
Topic: Types of Electrical Wiring Materials (Cont.)
Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Explain the types of electrical wiring.
2. Identification of electrical wiring materials
3. Uses of electrical wiring materials.
4. Types of electrical wiring.
WEEK 9

Theme:
Topic:
Sub-Topic:
Content:

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WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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