Unit 01 Individual Project - Pearson Higher Nationals in Construction/Construction and the Built Environment

LO1 Formulate a project that will provide a solution to an identified problem

LO2 Manage a project within agreed timescales and specification, documenting the process throughout

LO3 Evaluate potential project management solutions

LO4 Produce a project report and deliver a presentation of the final project outcomes

The aim of this unit is to offer students an opportunity to demonstrate the skills required for managing and implementing a project. They will undertake independent research and investigation for carrying out and executing a Construction project which meets appropriate aims and objectives.

The project brief will be set by the centre, based on a theme and topics provided by Pearson (this will change annually). The chosen topic, within the theme, will enable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect of Construction in the context of the construction environment.

Centres should consider the best way to deliver the unit according to the needs of the students. Possible delivery methods include whole-class teaching, small group teaching, or e-learning. Deliverers could be tutors, appropriate members of the community or representatives from relevant employment sectors.

Project Brief

Your tutor will provide you with the scenario and type of project to be completed based on a topic related to the theme.
• Establish your aims and objectives for the project. Outline objectives and timeframes based on the scenario set by your tutor.
• Produce an appropriate project management plan that includes relevant actions to meet objectives and timeframes.
• Conduct research to generate knowledge which will form the basis for analysis of the scenario posed in the brief.
• Analyse your findings and draw conclusions to form the basis for recommendations.
• Present and produce your project in an appropriate manner for the intended audience.
• Communicate your recommendations in an appropriate manner for the intended audience.
• Complete a performance review that addresses the following:
o The success of the project and its effectiveness in addressing the issues identified in the Pearson-set theme and topic.
o Your own performance.