Glendowie College
11 Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS)
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Sunde.
BConstructive is a hands-on subject. It is an innovative, practical and multi-disciplinary programme for students, providing them with the skills and knowledge to springboard into any career in the construction industry.
The BConstructive programme is primarily workshop based. It also develops literacy, numeracy and communication skills and has close links with the NCEA and Technology curriculums.
Course Content
- The safe and correct use of hand tools to produce a range of projects.
- Reading and interpreting plans and working models for the construction of various projects.
- The construction of garden furniture using a range of joining methods.
- Workshop safety.
- Timber, fastenings and adhesives.
Learning and Assessment Area | Description |
Workshop Safety | Codes of practice information and workshop safety guidelines. |
Marking Out/Hand Tool Skills | Students will practice marking out accurately and hand tool induction and safe use. |
Wooden Joints Skills | Students will gain an understanding of wooden joints used for project work and how to use them for project work. |
Project Making | Students will draw on skills that have been undertaken and apply them to their project work. |
Students will need to keep a journal for documenting all this evidence (calculations, sketching details, written reflections and photos of the process of making).
Recommended Prior Learning
This is a restricted entry course - approval by the TIC or Faculty Leader may be required.
Selection Criteria may include:
- Career Pathways.
- Previous Results.
- Attitude to Learning.
- Health & Safety.
If you select this course, you must also choose a BACKUP subject.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $65.00 Materials for project work.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Furniture Finisher, Joiner,
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.
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