This is an OPTION subject.
This is an OPTION subject.
COURSE LENGTH: Full Year
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Gerald Le Mesurier (LEM)
COURSE COSTS: There is a course contribution for this course of approximately $95. This will cover the cost of course material, and will be confirmed in 2027.
In this course, students will gain experience in planning and managing materials and tools.
Students will work on carpentry and joinery projects and will complete theory work booklets to show subject knowledge.
Construction focuses on developing practical skills and uses Unit Standards developed and moderated by the Building Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO).
The following standards will be offered throughout this course:
Unit Standard 40540 v1
Use safety practices for a BCATS project or related tasks
Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits
Unit Standard 40542 v1
Use hand tools for a BCATS project or related tasks
Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits
Unit Standard 40544 v1
Carry out construction processes for a BCATS project or related tasks
Internal Assessment, worth 8 credits
Unit Standard 40545 v1
Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project or related tasks
Internal Assessment, worth 2 credits
Unit Standard 40546 v1
Create joints for a BCATS project or related tasks
Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits
Total credits available for this course: 23 NCEA Level 1 credits
This course is not endorsable