L2 Building & Allied Trades
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Meyer.
This course is designed to introduce students to skills and techniques found in the Building industry, including Carpentry, Construction and an insight into many of the associated sub-trades: Roofing, Plumbing and Electrical to mention a few.
The students will be involved in planning projects, completing relevant documentation such as working drawings and cutting lists. They also gain experience in the use of workshop tools and equipment during the construction of their projects, and are also trained in the safe use of the portable power tools and hand tools they are likely to encounter in trade based workplaces.
Projects include a Saw Horse and Cape Cod Chair, both of which are take home projects. They will also work on community based projects such as outdoor seating and a small building.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Unit Standards at L2 incorporating written work with written tests and practical work. These are assessed by the classroom teacher and moderated by an external provider. Students will have the opportunity to gain up to 24 credits from this internally assessed course.
Required Prior Learning
Open Entry.
Subject Costs
Wood, glues, oils, sandpaper and other project materials and hardware. $130
Pathway
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Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Complete a BCATS project
Pathway Tags
Boat builder, Building and construction Engineer, Cabinet maker, Carpenter, CNC programmer, Coachbuilder, Computer Aided Design worker, Draughts person, Electrical trades worker, Engineering machinist, Fabrication Engineer, Industrial designer, Interior designer, Joiner, Landscape Architect, Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer, Metal worker, Motor body builder, Naval Architect, Plumber, Product designer, Quantity surveyor, Sign maker, Spatial designer, Welder, etc. Any of the construction industry trades or careers.,