Level 1 Building and Construction

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Mc Intyre

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

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.

Pathway

Level 2 Building and Construction, Level 2 Building and Construction VP

Entry Requirements

Year 10 Technology or at the discretion of the HOD.

Credit Information

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
U.S. 22607 v4 Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects	2	I	3
U.S. 24352 v3 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project	1	I	2
U.S. 24355 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects	1	I	4
U.S. 24356 v3 Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project	1	I	8
U.S. 24358 v3 Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product	2	I	3
U.S. 25919 v3 Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project	1	I	2
U.S. 25920 v3 Use joints for a BCATS project	1	I	3
Total Credits			25	0	0	0

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 25 credits.

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.