12BCT

12 Building Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS)

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Sunde.

Objectives

Students who participate in the BConstructive programme can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as: Carpentry, construction, plumbing, drain laying, roofing, gas fitting, painting and decorating, infrastructure, flooring, joinery and furniture making. The programme also provides a good base for students who would like to enter other related areas of the construction industry such as architecture, quantity surveying and estimating.  

Content

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 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 and basic construction equipment using a range of joining methods.
  • Workshop safety.
  • Timber, fastenings and adhesives.

 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: $130.00 Materials for project work.
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6400 v8
NZQA Info

Manage first aid in an emergency situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info

Provide first aid


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info

Provide basic life support


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12932 v5
NZQA Info

Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17593 v6
NZQA Info

Apply safe work practices in the workplace


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22316 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.