Advanced (GNVQ Construction and the Built Environment) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 058224739X ISBN 13: 9780582247390

Publisher: Longman, 1995

Synopsis

This text provides coverage of the general skills, knowledge and understanding that is required for the eight mandatory units contained within the Advanced GNVQ Construction and the Built Environment course. The authors have been involved in the development and introduction of the GNVQ specifications. The highlighted key learning points of each unit enable the student to focus on essential unit requirements, and self-assessment tasks and specimen end-test questions reinforce comprehension. The book also relates knowledge to element specifications set by NCVQ and satisfies the requirements of BTEC, C&G and RSA for all mandatory units. Topics covered by the book include: built environment and the community; design detailing and specification; science of materials and their application; construction and civil engineering technology; construction technology and services; resource management; financing the built environment; surveying processes.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Intermediate GNVQ Construction and the Built Environment provides essential coverage of the general skills, knowledge and understanding required for the four mandatory units in the Intermediate GNVQ. Written by authors with practical experience of delivering GNVQs, the book covers all the underpinning knowledge the student needs to know to satisfy the evidence indicators of the course. The content is reinforced by worked examples, short- answer questions and more detailed assignments.
The book has been revised in line with the 1997 content revision.
Each chapter is written around the specifications of one unit and includes-

brief introduction
key areas covered by the chapter
list of key learning objectives, drawn from the performance criteria
key terms picked out in bold type, and included in glossary
student tasks interspersed throughout the text
improved integration of key skills
Features-
· Comprehensive
One-stop reference course satisfying the requirements of BTEC (EdExcel), C&G and RSA for all four mandatory units
· Student oriented and practical
Comprehension is reinforced by student tasks, end-of-chapter questions and worked examples
· Focused
Key learning points highlight essential unit requirements
· Authoritative
The authors have been involved in the development and introduction of the GNVQ specifications

While the text is primarily designed to satisfy the requirements of the Intermediate GNVQ course, it can also be used as a reference source at Foundation level.
Des Millward is Head of School of Construction, City College, Norwich; Kemal Ahmet is Senior Lecturer, University of Luton; Jeff Attfield was formerly Lecturer, Southend College.
Also available-
Advanced GNVQ Construction and the Built Environment
Second Edition

Edition details

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 058224739X
• ISBN 13: 9780582247390
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504
• Editor: Millward Des, Etc.