Building construction plays a crucial role in human progress by creating the structures we live and work in, improving our quality of life. In Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3), students start learning the basic principles and methods of building construction. This subject aims to give students a thorough understanding of it, setting them up for future studies and careers in the construction industry.
The Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for SSS3 includes various topics like construction, types of buildings, materials used, tools and equipment, and construction processes. It is important to study Building construction using the Lagos state unified scheme of work because it helps students understand the theory and practice of building construction through hands-on activities and projects.
By the end of SSS3, students will have a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical sides of construction. This prepares them for the WASSCE and further studies in related fields.
In SSS3 building construction, assessment methods include exams to evaluate theoretical knowledge, practical projects to test hands-on skills, class participation for ongoing engagement, assignments and homework for individual learning, and periodic tests for continuous assessment. Additionally, students take the WASSCE-certification exam for senior secondary school.
| Building Construction Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 3 (SSS3) | ||
| CLASS | S.S.S.3 | |
| SUBJECT | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | |
| TERM | First Term | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | Learning Objectives |
| 1 | REVISION | |
| 2 | STAIR CASES – Definition of stairs – Types of stairs – Parts of stairs – Functional requirements of stairs construction – Setting out timber stairs – Layout of timber stairs – Timber stairs construction – Problems in timber stairs construction – Concrete stair construction – Footwork for concrete stairs – Placement of reinforcement bars – Fixing of balustrade – Functional characteristics of materials for balustrade – Construction of metal stairs | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. acquire knowledge about stairs ii. understand the fundamentals of stair construction |
| 3 | STAIR CASES – Definition of stairs – Types of stairs – Parts of stairs – Functional requirements of stairs construction – Setting out timber stairs – Layout of timber stairs – Timber stairs construction – Problems in timber stairs construction – Concrete stair construction – Footwork for concrete stairs – Placement of reinforcement bars – Fixing of balustrade – Functional characteristics of materials for balustrade – Construction of metal stairs | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. acquire knowledge about stairs ii. understand the fundamentals of stair construction |
| 4 | STAIR CASES – Definition of stairs – Types of stairs – Parts of stairs – Functional requirements of stairs construction – Setting out timber stairs – Layout of timber stairs – Timber stairs construction – Problems in timber stairs construction – Concrete stair construction – Footwork for concrete stairs – Placement of reinforcement bars – Fixing of balustrade – Functional characteristics of materials for balustrade – Construction of metal stairs | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. acquire knowledge about stairs ii. understand the fundamentals of stair construction |
| 5 | WALL FINISHINGS – Tools and requirements – Materials for plastering – Reparation of the wall – Surface – Plastering process – Plastering sequence – Properties of plaster – Plaster board lathing | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define plastering and properties of mortar ii. know the reason for the application of plaster on the internal surfaces iii. identify tools and requirements for standard plastering iv. know how to prepare the background to receive plastering |
| 6 | DRAWING INSTALLING – Methods of construction – Inspection chambery – Septic tanks and soak away pits | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. construct drains ii. lay inspection chamber iii. construct septic tanks and soak away pits |
| 7 | MID-TERM BREAK | |
| 8 | PREPARING AND MAINTAINING DRAINAGE – Define drainage – Principles of drainage system – Factors for selecting a type of drainage system – Materials for drainage – Methods of joining pipes – Functions of traps – Functions of inspection chamber – Protection against flooding – Methods of bedding and laying drains – Methods of testing drains – Functions of soak ways – Construction of materials – Construction of septic tanks | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the principles of drainage ii. explain the types of drainage systems iii. explain the factors to consider in selecting a type of drainage system iv. describe the materials for a drainage system v. explain with sketches the process of joining pipes vi. describe the function of traps vii. explain the function of the inspection chamber viii. demonstrate the measures for protecting against flooding ix. demonstrate the methods of bedding and laying drain pipes x. demonstrate methods of testing drains xi. explain the term cesspool xii. explain functions of soak away xiii. demonstrate methods of constructing manholes xiv. demonstrate the methods of constructing septic tanks |
| 9 | PREPARING AND MAINTAINING DRAINAGE – Define drainage – Principles of drainage system – Factors for selecting a type of drainage system – Materials for drainage – Methods of joining pipes – Functions of traps – Functions of inspection chamber – Protection against flooding – Methods of bedding and laying drains – Methods of testing drains – Functions of soak ways – Construction of materials – Construction of septic tanks | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the principles of drainage ii. explain the types of drainage systems iii. explain the factors to consider in selecting a type of drainage system iv. describe the materials for a drainage system v. explain with sketches the process of joining pipes vi. describe the function of traps vii. explain the function of the inspection chamber viii. demonstrate the measures for protecting against flooding ix. demonstrate the methods of bedding and laying drain pipes x. demonstrate methods of testing drains xi. explain the term cesspool xii. explain functions of soak away xiii. demonstrate methods of constructing manholes xiv. demonstrate the methods of constructing septic tanks |
| 10 | PREPARING AND MAINTAINING DRAINAGE – Define drainage – Principles of drainage system – Factors for selecting a type of drainage system – Materials for drainage – Methods of joining pipes – Functions of traps – Functions of inspection chamber – Protection against flooding – Methods of bedding and laying drains – Methods of testing drains – Functions of soak ways – Construction of materials – Construction of septic tanks | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. explain the principles of drainage ii. explain the types of drainage systems iii. explain the factors to consider in selecting a type of drainage system iv. describe the materials for a drainage system v. explain with sketches the process of joining pipes vi. describe the function of traps vii. explain the function of the inspection chamber viii. demonstrate the measures for protecting against flooding ix. demonstrate the methods of bedding and laying drain pipes x. demonstrate methods of testing drains xi. explain the term cesspool xii. explain functions of soak away xiii. demonstrate methods of constructing manholes xiv. demonstrate the methods of constructing septic tanks |
| 11 | PLUMBING – System of pipe works – One pipe system – Two pipe system – Single stale system | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define plumbing ii. identify and use materials for domestic plumbing iii. know the system of pipe works iv. be able to fix and explain one pipe, two pipe and single stale systems |
| 12 | REVISION/EXAMINATION | |
| CLASS | SS3 | |
| SUBJECT | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | |
| TERM | SECOND TERM | |
| WEEK | TOPICS | LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
| 1 | FENCE AND FENCING – Types of fencing – Materials of fencing – Construction of a fence | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define and identify fences and it’s erection process ii. list types of fences and boundary wall used in building construction iii. identify and list materials used for fencing and boundary wall iv. set out and construct a boundary wall using bricks, blocks and other durable materials |
| 2 | ACCESS – Types – Functions and materials for construction – Construction technique for road in the site | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define access in the construction site ii. list and prepare a temporary access road for building construction iii. identify and state construction techniques used for temporary road within and around the site |
| 3 | GATES – Definition – Types of gates – Materials and classification – Production, fixing and maintenance | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. define gates in relation to building construction ii. identify and list types of gates and classification iii. participate in the fixing of steel gates iv. maintain and repair the existing school gate |
| 4 | FLOOR FINISHES – Definition – Types of floor finish – Materials for floor finishes – Laying procedures – Advantages and disadvantages of types of floor finishes – Factors necessary for considering when selecting finishes | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and describe types of floor finishes ii. describe the materials for floor finishes iii. describe the procedure for laying floor finishes iv. explain the advantages and disadvantages of types of floor finishes v. list factors affecting floor finishes vi. fix floor finishing according to specification vii. do the necessary housekeeping after the application of floor finishes |
| 5 | FLOOR FINISHES – Definition – Types of floor finish – Materials for floor finishes – Laying procedures – Advantages and disadvantages of types of floor finishes – Factors necessary for considering when selecting finishes | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and describe types of floor finishes ii. describe the materials for floor finishes iii. describe the procedure for laying floor finishes iv. explain the advantages and disadvantages of types of floor finishes v. list factors affecting floor finishes vi. fix floor finishing according to specification vii. do the necessary housekeeping after the application of floor finishes |
| 6 | LAND SCAPPING WORK | By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: i. identify and list materials for landscaping ii. interprete plan and other perimeter drawing iii. select the tools for earthmoving iv. select other earthmoving equipments v. cut, fill and ram the undulation terrain for landscaping process vi. level the soil with relevant tools vii. treat and maintain landscape project till maturity viii. do proper housekeeping,etc |
At the end of the SSS3 session, students can;
The recommended Building Construction textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
