NCEA Level 1 Building
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
We recommend this course to students interested in a possible career in the building industry or those looking for skills and knowledge that will be useful in later life take this course. While constructing practical projects you will be taught safe workshop practice and the correct use of hand tools. The student will also be instructed in the correct use of a range of both power and machine tools. You will also become familiar with a number of joining and finishing methods and accepted construction techniques.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
· Safe workshop practice.
· The correct use of hand tools and some power tools.
· A range of joining and finishing methods.
· Correct construction techniques.
Course Overview
Term 1
Safety and workshop process
Basic workshop skills and project making
Term 2
Materials knowledge and cutting list
Workshop processes and project making
Term 3
Materials knowledge and cutting list
Workshop processes and project making
Term 4
Completing projects and unit standards
Recommended Prior Learning
Students joining this course should not have a record of unsafe work practices in the workshop.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS trades involved in the construction of a residential building