11BAC

Building and Construction Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Mc Intyre.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION – YEAR 11
NCEA LEVEL 1:
CODE: 11BAC


Level 1 Building and Construction qualifies individuals with basic knowledge and skills for work, further learning and/or community involvement. 

Graduates are able to. 

Demonstrate a minimum of 80% attendance throughout the duration of their learning. 

  • Demonstrate basic general and/or foundation knowledge. 
  • Apply basic skills required to carry out simple tasks. 
  • Apply basic solutions to simple problems
  • Apply literacy and numeracy skills for participation in everyday life. 
  • Work in a highly structured context with direct supervision. 
  • Demonstrate some responsibility for own learning. 
  • Interact with others. 

This is a hands-on course. It is an innovative, practical and multi-disciplinary programme for students, providing them with the skills and knowledge to springboard into any career in the construction industry. The programme is primarily workshop-based. Rather than focusing on any one trade, the programme builds skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. It also develops literacy, numeracy and communication skills and has close links with the Technology curriculum, tertiary institutes, trade based opportunities and vocational pathway training. 




Entry Requirements

Level 1 Building will suit students who enjoy working with their hands in a practical environment and those who have demonstrated a good understanding of the tools, skills, and processes at year 10. Eligibility for Level 1 is determined by successful completion of year 10 or with a special exemption from the Head of Department of Hard Materials. 


Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24352 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24355 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24356 v3
NZQA Info
Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25919 v3
NZQA Info
Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25920 v3
NZQA Info
Use joints for a BCATS project
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.