WAEC Building Construction syllabus

The WAEC Building Construction syllabus has 20 examinable topics, listed in full below. This is the same breakdown Handbook uses to track which topics you have mastered and which are still costing you marks.

All 20 topics on the WAEC Building Construction syllabus

1. 01Bonding and laying of walls
2. 02Components of stairs: treads, risers, landings, etc.
3. 03Damp proof courses and wall insulation
4. 04Electrical services: wiring, switches, lighting
5. 05Floor damp proofing and insulation
6. 06Functions and requirements of foundations
7. 07Functions and types of floors
8. 08Functions and types of roofs
9. 09Functions and types of walls
10. 10Importance of building maintenance
11. 11Installation of windows and doors
12. 12Introduction to safety in building construction
13. 13Location and site selection
14. 14Materials for walling: blocks, bricks, stone, etc.
15. 15Personal protective equipment (PPE)
16. 16Plumbing systems and fittings
17. 17Roles of different professionals: architect, quantity surveyor, engineer, building technician, etc.
18. 18Site clearing and setting out
19. 19Types of building materials
20. 20Uses of strip, pad, raft and pile foundations