Building and Construction – Level 1 (BAC1)

LENGTH OF COURSE: Full year.

PRE-REQUISITES: None but Year 10 Hard Materials an advantage.

COURSE CONTENT: In this course, students will work through practical and theoretical BCITO Unit standards totalling 25 credits (all internal).

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Written assignments and practical construction components.

Assessment:

25919 Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project

12927 Identify, select, use and maintain hand tools used for BCATS projects

24352 Demonstrate knowledge of and demonstrate safe working practices for a basic construction project

25920 Use joints for a BCATS project

24355 Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials

24356 Apply elementary workshop procedures and processes

Building and Construction - Level 2 (BAC2)

LENGTH OF COURSE: Full year.

PRE-REQUISITES: Level 1 Hard Materials with a minimum of 12 credits or permission from the Head of Faculty.

COURSE CONTENT: In this course, students will work through practical and theoretical BCITO Unit Standards totalling 26 credits (all internal)

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Written assignments and practical construction components.

Assessment:

24351 Demonstrate knowledge of and use specified fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects

24354 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe practices in a BCATS workplace

24350 Identify, select, maintain and use portable power tools for BCATS projects

12932 Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic construction equipment as a BCATS project

24358 Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project and quality check the product

Building and Construction – Level 3 (BAC3)

LENGTH OF COURSE: Full year.

PRE-REQUISITES: Level 2 Hard Materials with a minimum of 14 credits or permission of the Head of Faculty.

COURSE CONTENT: In this course, students will work through theoretical Carpentry BCITO Gateway Unit standards. As well, they will do practical building work at the school site. (BCITO Gateway Unit standards totalling 20 credits,all internal).

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Written assignments.

Assessment:

12997 Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices on construction sites

12998 Demonstrate knowledge of carpentry hand tools

12999 Demonstrate knowledge of timber machining equipment used on construction sites

24378 Perform building calculations

13000 Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools used on construction sites

13002 Demonstrate knowledge of timber used in construction