The design principles and learning outcomes of the Diploma suggests the following types of learning
experiences should be used appropriately to develop understanding, provide experience and
engagement of learners with construction and the built environment:
- Individual projects involving planning, research and presentation of findings in a variety
of forms.
- Practical experience of using materials and creating products.
- Group activities involving planning, allocation of roles and activities, joint investigation
and group presentation of findings.
- Field work and site investigation.
- Creating designs, models, drawings and other representations of the built environment.
- Researching and evaluating new materials, processes and approaches.
- Applying visual, mathematical and language skills to investigate the built environment.
- Regular opportunities to review learning, agree achievements and plan future activities.
- The learning activities are centred around active engagement with the built environment
in groups and individually through enquiry and experiential learning.
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