1BCN
This course requires 2 options.

Level 1 Building and Construction

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Leary.

Level 1 Building and Construction is a subject for students who are interested in the skills and knowledge associated with a career in the construction trades. The course contains two construction projects: an outdoor team-built structure and a workshop-based furniture project. At year 11, the workshop project is restricted by cost and size as the focus is on learning the skills and knowledge required to become competent workshop users. This project can be student designed or teacher prescribed. Topics covered include:

  • working drawing interpretation
  • safe hand tool and power tool use (carpentry and engineering)
  • material and hardware composition and selection
  • knowledge of trades and career pathways

Currently this course lists 29 credits. Not all standards will be covered as each year standards offered may change depending on student preference and ability.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Materials Technology is recommended. Success in Year 9 Materials Technology and or DVC is an advantage also.







Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Course Cost $160 for take-home component

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: 29
Internal Assessed Credits: 29
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 12935 v5
NZQA Info

Construct a spaced residential timber deck up to one metre high as a BCATS project


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24355 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24356 v3
NZQA Info

Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25919 v3
NZQA Info

Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25920 v3
NZQA Info

Use joints for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31860 v1
NZQA Info

Construct and perform routine maintenance on a basic residential timber fence as a BCATS project


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0