Year 13 construction

To provide a pathway if you are wanting to pursue a career in the Building and Construction industry.  This course will enable you to develop your practical skills in manufacturing larger, more complex projects. 

You will complete workshop and theory based learning, gaining credits focused on the hand and power tools plus materials used in Construction.  The course does not provide the full L3 BCITO certificate, but you will be well prepared to engage in further training with BCITO.  

This is a unit standards course and so the course is not approved for University Entrance.

Work will be based on the BCITO apprenticeship involving the Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills. Hands-on practical learning experiences will provide potential outcomes for employment. Attitude and drivers licence is also a huge component of work readiness.

You will learn how to operate a range of power tools and hand tools in making a series of projects.  You will be able to read plans, produce cutting lists, implement operations with accuracy and carry out tolerance testing and quality control.  Learning about site safety is an important part of this course. 

It is advised that students also take 13 Gateway as a subject to ensure they get the work experience component which will enrich this course.

You will manufacture a series of smaller projects prior to undertaking the major BCITO assessed project.

You will document your understanding of how to use various tools and equipment along the way and carry our a site safety plan.

No previous experience is required, however if you have completed Level 2 Construction or Level 2 Materials Technology you will will be well placed for this course.  We are interested in students whom have a genuine interest in a trade career. You will need a high degree of self discipline.

There is a course fee of $80 to supplement the cost of materials required for the projects which you will manufacture.  You will be able to take your projects home once they have been assessed.

It is advised that you choose either Construction or Materials Technology (not both).  You may choose a second option from the available remaining Technology courses.

For those students who have not completed L2 Construction or L2 Materials Technology you MUST discuss your interest PRIOR to selection with the HoD Holly Browne

This course is internally assessed by unit standards.  You will be assessed on your made project outcomes, as well as by teacher observation.   Some written documentation is required for assessment.

BCITO resources

https://bconstructive.co.nz/ 

School Policy for NCEA Assessment

You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment.  They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.