Subjects / Leaving Certificate / Construction Studies
LC Construction Studies
Staidéar Foirgníochta · Levels: Higher, Ordinary
In review
20 past-paper years →
Mapped to: Leaving Certificate Construction Technology (specification for students starting 5th year in September 2026; the Construction Studies syllabus applies to the class examined in June 2027) · official specification (NCCA). Topic names are StudyRoom's own summaries.
Strand 1: Built environment
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Site analysis and planning permissionChoosing a site, orientation and the planning process.HLOL 18 q In review
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Building design principles and built heritageAnalyse form, function, proportion and orientation in house design and value vernacular and heritage buildings.HLOL 15 q In review
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Universal designApply universal design so a dwelling can be approached, entered and used by everyone throughout life.HLOL 16 q In review
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Health and safety on siteHazards on building sites, scaffolding and safe practice.HLOL 15 q In review
Strand 2: Design, materials and craft skills
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Sustainable materials and the circular economyCompare construction materials by properties, life cycle and embodied carbon, and choose them responsibly.HLOL 16 q In review
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Concrete and masonryCement, aggregates, reinforcement and blockwork.HLOL 15 q In review
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Timber and joineryStructural timber, preservation and joinery joints.HLOL 18 q In review
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Construction drawings, CAD and BIMRead and produce construction details, working drawings and scales, and recognise how BIM is used in the industry.HLOL 15 q In review
Strand 3: Building fabric
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FoundationsStrip, raft and pile foundations and how they spread loads to the ground.HLOL 15 q In review
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Ground and upper floorsSolid and suspended floors, DPMs, insulation and joists.HLOL 15 q In review
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External wallsCavity walls, timber frame and how walls keep out rain and heat loss.HLOL 16 q In review
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RoofsPitched and flat roofs, trusses, coverings and ventilation.HLOL 15 q In review
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Windows, doors and stairsGlazing, frames, door construction and stair design.HLOL 15 q In review
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Damp proofing and radon protectionDPCs, DPMs, cavity trays and radon barriers.HLOL 18 q In review
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Sound insulation and natural lightReducing noise between rooms and designing for daylight.HLOL 15 q In review
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Passive, resilient and healthy designUse passive solar design, daylight and biophilic design, and plan for flooding, storms and extreme temperatures.HLOL 16 q In review
Strand 4: Services and control technology
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Heat transfer, insulation and U-valuesConduction, convection, radiation, thermal resistance and U-value calculations.HLOL 15 q In review
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Energy efficiency and sustainable buildingAirtightness, thermal bridging, renewable energy and nearly zero energy buildings.HLOL 16 q In review
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Ventilation and airtightnessExplain airtightness testing and detailing, indoor air quality and ventilation systems such as MVHR and demand-controlled ventilation.HLOL 15 q In review
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Heating systemsBoilers, heat pumps, radiators, underfloor heating and controls.HLOL 18 q In review
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Water supply, plumbing and drainageCold and hot water systems, traps and foul and surface water drainage.HLOL 16 q In review
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Electrical servicesCircuits in the home, protective devices and earthing.HLOL 15 q In review
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Smart home technologyEvaluate home hubs, smart heating and lighting controls, energy monitoring, security and safety detectors.HLOL 15 q In review