Level 2 Building & Construction
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Young.
Level 2 Building & Construction
This course focuses on a selection of the foundation skills from Level 2 Building Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS). The unit standards gained may be used towards the first stage of an apprenticeship or towards pre-trade courses. The course is particularly relevant for people wishing to pursue careers in general building and similar trades.
This course consists of theory and practical learning.
BCITO, the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) is the provider of the BCATS qualifications in schools.
This course leads to 13BCO in year 13, however, it is not a University Approved subject in Year 13.
Course Overview
Term 1
Revisit Health and Safety. Students undertake a safety induction on safe operating procedures in the workshop and machine shop. They revisit what expected safe behaviour looks like in order to create a safe working environment for all, while the practice practical activities which include wood work jointing exercises which students will apply when they build their 2 practical projects later in the year.
Term 2
Students construct a step stool as their project for term 2 and complete US 24350 on portable power tools. Students work from given plans to build their stepstool and also learn to use a wide range of hand tools, portable power tools and machinery. They also learn various joints and joining methods during the construction of their project.
Term 3
Students build a planter box from given plans as a second project and complete US 24354 on Safety. They learn how to read the plan to follow instructions, measure and calculate then construct the planter box.
Term 4
Students complete all projects and theoretical bookwork for the course.
Entry Criteria
Level 2 Building & Construction is an open entry course, no academic pre-requisites apply.
Students are required to have passed their Health and Safety unit in 11MKS with includes demonstrating and applying knowledge of safe working practices and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Students who have not completed the Year 11MKS health and safety unit may not progress to 12BCO.
Students wishing to enter this course who have not successfully completed 11MKS will need to request an exemption. A conversation with the TiC will be required to determine if the course is suitable for those opting to undertake 12BCO.
This is a limited entry course.
Limited Entry Courses: While Westlake endeavours to provide all students with their first choices, in some courses there are limits for specialist staffing and/or rooming and equipment reasons. When student numbers exceed these limits students places will be determined by ballot. When students have selected more than one limited entry course, we will aim to place students in at least one of these courses. Students who have taken the subject in the previous year will have priority entry.
Pathway
This course leads into career pathways for building and construction and allied trades. Further studies will allow students to become Project managers and other management opportunities.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.