12CON

12CON - Construction - NCEA Level 2*

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Ali.

12 Construction - NCEA Level 2*

Course Statement:

Construction is a hands-on programme which is innovative, practical and multi-disciplinary. It provides students with skills and knowledge to springboard into any career in the construction industry. 

Students who participate in this programme can go on to consider apprenticeships or further training in a variety of trades including building, construction, plumbing, drain-laying, roofing, gas-fitting, painting and decorating, infrastructure, flooring and joinery.

*This is a terminating Unit Standards Carpentry course. It does not lead to NCEA Level 3 Construction.


Topics Covered:
  • Use of portable power tools and hand tools

  • Safe practices in the workshop

  • Completion of BCATS projects.

  • Knowledge of timber materials

Student Voice:

Recommended Prior Learning

Prerequisites:
Completion of 11MMT: Multi Materials MCert or permission from the Head of Faculty

Assessment Information

BCITO Unit Standards:
Assessment in this course is based on completed practical projects and units of work linked to the unit standards.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 12927 v5
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24350 v3
NZQA Info
Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24354 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24360 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
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

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