Understanding Building and Construction Program

Introduction to the building and construction industry

The NSW Department of Education is proud to introduce the ACT Government’s Understanding Building and Construction Program (UBCP) through the generous sharing of resources from the ACT Department of Education.

This initiative supports NSW’s commitment to:

• Expanding career education in early secondary years
• Promoting gender equity in traditionally male-dominated industries
• Aligns to NSW curriculum priorities, including sustainability, workplace health and safety, and respect for diversity and inclusion across learning environments.

NSW delivery approach

While the content remains unchanged, NSW schools will implement the program with consideration to:

• NSW curriculum links: mapping lessons to NSW syllabus outcomes and general capabilities
• Local contexts: encouraging schools to incorporate local industry examples, guest speakers, or excursions where possible.
• School autonomy: allowing flexibility in lesson timing and integration with existing career education programs.
• Teacher support: providing professional learning opportunities and implementation guidance through NSW curriculum advisors.