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L3 Construction

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Hill, Mr S. Shand.

This is a full year’s course covering BCATS* construction.  

It is a Unit Standards based course which covers safe working practices, including demonstrating knowledge and use of fixed machining.   Students will also learn about different types of timber and the best use of each, as well as the creation and use of templates for the building industry.  

Students will be guided in planning and monitoring the progress of their own construction project. Within the learning area, there is a focus on industry-based training which leads to cabinetmaking, construction and boat building




Prerequisites

14 credits at Level 2 Construction

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A donation towards material costs of $80 for take home elements will be requested.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29677 v2
NZQA Info
Follow safe workplace practices, and contribute to a health and safety culture, in a BCATS environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29678 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29680 v2
NZQA Info
Communicate and work collaboratively in a Stage 3 BCATS project
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29684 v2
NZQA Info
Undertake a Stage 3 BCATS project
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice