13 Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS)
13BCT Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Lal.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents must have passed the BCATS Year 12 course (minimum 18 credits). US17593, US22316, US12932.
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.
Objectives
Students who participate in the BCATS at Level 3 would be seriously considering an apprenticeship in a variety of trades such as: Carpentry, construction, joinery, and furniture making.
Content
Students are to prepare for and undertake a Stage 3 BCATS project and compare the final outcome against project requirements.
Students will need to assess the plan/working drawings and job specifications to calculate a cutting list and determine the scope of work including processes, mathematic calculations, and material quantities (also hardware and fastenings). Students will need to keep a journal for documenting all this evidence (calculations, sketching details, written reflections and photos of the process of making) throughout the Stage 3 project.
They will need to work independently with limited supervision and draw on their previous BCATS experience.
Faculties:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Work diary
Reflection/ observation
Practical - hands n skills
Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Furniture Finisher, Joiner
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs:
$180.00 Materials for project work.
Associated Costs:
Nil.