Year 1 building and construction (BAT01‑03)
Core elements

The core element of building and construction involves the building construction process from planning and sketching to building, quality control, and maintenance of buildings and installations. This includes using drawings and work descriptions for one's own work and in communication with clients and cooperation partners. Further, it addresses different building customs and traditions, and how these impact building and construction. The core element involves using technical language, unambiguous communication, and technological development by using tools for different purposes.

The core element materials and tools involves the characteristics and area of application of materials and tools, and how the choice of tools and materials impacts the climate, environment and economics. This includes assessing the choice of tools and materials based on the frameworks and purpose of the assignment. Further, the core element involves following waste sorting guidelines and understanding the consequences of incorrect management.

The core element injury and accident prevention involves health, safety and environment and how it forms the basis for all practical work assignments in the trade. It involves assessing risks attached to work carried out in the building and construction trade, and implementing various measures to prevent injury and accidents. This includes understanding and following safety instructions and rules for using tools, machinery, chemicals. materials, and wearing the right personal protection equipment. Further, this involves following ergonomic principles in occupational practice and quality assuring one's own work.