Activity Aims

• To increase the awareness and knowledge of the specified job roles.
• To determine which roles offer an apprenticeship route.
• The construction process, project planning and timescales can all be extension activities.

Activity Description

• Spot the Skills is a simple but effective activity designed to test or increase participants' current knowledge of some careers and apprenticeship opportunities in construction.
• Participants are given a poster of a construction site showing 12 different occupations found within the construction industry.
• They apply their knowledge of construction careers to identify as many of the occupations as possible.

Activity Length

40 minutes.

All timings given are approximate.

Audience

  • All ages

Group Size

  • This can be an individual, small group or large group activity.

Remember the overall size of the group/audience involved may affect timings.

Further Information

For full details on the activity please see the Activity Cover sheet included in the documents below which provides information on:

  • Preparation and Resources required
  • Curriculum/Sector/Employability Skills links
  • Extension Activities
  • Suggested timetable