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

We provide educational resources/materials, curriculum guide, syllabus, scheme of work, lesson note & plan, waec, jamb, O-level & advance level GCE lessons/tutorial classes, on various topics, subjects, career, disciplines & department etc. for all the Class of Learners

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

We provide educational resources/materials, curriculum guide, syllabus, scheme of work, lesson note & plan, waec, jamb, O-level & advance level GCE lessons/tutorial classes, on various topics, subjects, career, disciplines & department etc. for all the Class of Learners

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:

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

We provide educational resources/materials, curriculum guide, syllabus, scheme of work, lesson note & plan, waec, jamb, O-level & advance level GCE lessons/tutorial classes, on various topics, subjects, career, disciplines & department etc. for all the Class of Learners


Free Will Donation

We know times are tough right now, but if you could donate and support us, be rest assured that your great contributions are immensely appreciated and will be for the progress of our work to help us pay for the server cost, domain renewal, and other maintenance costs of the site. Nothing is too small; nothing is too little.

Account Details

BANK: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC

ACCOUNT NAME: OFAGBE GODSPOWER GEORGE

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2250582550

SWIFT CODE: UNAFNGLA

ACCOUNT TYPE: SAVINGS

CURRENCY: DOLLAR (USD) ACCOUNT

ADDRESS: 1. M. Aruna Close, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria

PHONE: +234805 5084784, +234803 5586470



BANK: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA Plc (UBA)

ACCOUNT NAME: OFAGBE GODSPOWER GEORGE

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2042116266

SORT CODE: 033243371

ACCOUNT TYPE: SAVINGS

CURRENCY: NAIRA ACCOUNT

ADDRESS: 1. M. Aruna Close, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria

PHONE: +234805 5084784, +234803 5586470



Your active support gives strength to our Team and inspires to work. Each donated dollar is not only money for us, but it is also the confidence that you really need our project!
AseiClass is a non-profit project that exists at its founders' expense, it will be difficult to achieve our goals without your help.
Please consider making a donation.
Thank you.


AseiClass Team

We provide educational resources/materials, curriculum guide, syllabus, scheme of work, lesson note & plan, waec, jamb, O-level & advance level GCE lessons/tutorial classes, on various topics, subjects, career, disciplines & department etc. for all the Class of Learners

Facts about Teachers

● ● ● Teachers Are Great No Controversy.

● ● ● Teachers are like candles, they burn themselves to light others.

● ● ● Teachers don't teach for the money.

● ● ● Every great mind was once taught by some brilliant teachers.

● ● ● Teachers are the second parents we have.

● ● ● If you can write your name, thank your teacher.

Teaching slogans

● ● ● Until the learner learns the teacher has not taught.

● ● ● I hear and forget, I see and remember, I do and know.

● ● ● The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

We provide educational resources/materials, curriculum guide, syllabus, scheme of work, lesson note & plan, waec, jamb, O-level & advance level GCE lessons/tutorial classes, on various topics, subjects, career, disciplines & department etc. for all the Class of Learners