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Programme Overview
Level of Study: 1 & 2
A National Certificate programme is offered in Level 1 and in Level 2. In these
two courses you will learn basic carpentry, including the use of power tools,
concreting, paving and other building skills. All tools are supplied and the
course is delivered in a supportive environment on marae and within the
community. The programme will prepare you for the workplace, introducing
essential skills and safe working practices for the trades area. These are
hands-on courses that will give you the skills to get started in building and
construction. Each course lasts 12 weeks and is made up of units that cover the
use of hand-held tools, concreting, fencing, project planning, first aid, basic
wood furniture construction, measurement, and literacy and numeracy skills. When
you have completed the course you will be on your way to a career in the
building and construction industry.
| Duration: |
24
weeks |
| Location: |
Offsite and multi-site delivery |
| Start Date: |
05/03/2012 |
| Finish Date: |
31/08/2012 |
| Applications Close: |
06/04/2012 |
| Delivery Mode: |
Mixed
mode |
| 2012 Estimated Annual Fees: |
Nil |
| N.B. You will be required to contribute toward the cost of study. The fee above is based on the 2011 domestic fees schedule. While the fees are indicative, you can expect that final tuition fees will not exceed the amount shown. |
Entry Details
| Entry is open to applicants who meet the following requirements: |
| Minimum Age: |
16
years old |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
Open
entry |
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Special Entry Requirements: |
Have
the interest and motivation to succeed in the programme Selection by interview |
Career Opportunities: |
- Trades-related occupations;
- Apprenticeship.
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Detailed Course Information (Level 1)
| Course Code: |
24352 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of
safe working practices for the construction of a BCATS project; and select,
maintain, and use personal protective equipment during the construction of a
BCATS project. |
| Course Code: |
24355 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS
projects |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: establish job requirements
and select construction and manufacturing materials for a BCATS project,
describe the properties of selected materials and evaluate their suitability to
meet project requirements. |
| Course Code: |
24356 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Apply
elementary workshop procedures and processes for BCATS projects |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: establish job requirements
for a specified BCATS project; mark out materials for further processing; apply
cutting and shaping processes; join materials and assemble project components
for BCATS project; apply finishing processes; and complete work operations. |
| Course Code: |
8812 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Produce transactional written text in simple forms |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to produce transactional
written text in simple forms. |
| Course Code: |
5236 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Use
Pythagoras’ Theorem and trigonometry to find unknowns in right-angled triangles |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to use Pythagoras’ Theorem and
trigonometry to find unknowns in right-angled triangles. |
| Course Code: |
5241 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Use
strategies to solve measurement problems |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to use strategies to solve
measurement problems. |
| Course Code: |
8492 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Use
standard units of measurement |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to use measurement devices to
measure quantities, and calculate quantities from measurements. |
| Course Code: |
8808 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Read
an inclusive range of written texts and record the reading experience |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to read an inclusive range of
written texts and record the reading experience. |
| Course Code: |
8811 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Collect information using a range of oral, written, and visual sources and
methods |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to plan the research process,
and collect information related to the proposal, record the process of
collection from sources used, and discuss the relevance of information
collected. |
| Course Code: |
12932 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic construction equipment as a
BCATS project |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare a cutting list for
timber projects; mark out, cut, and machine components for timber projects;
assemble and finish timber projects; and complete work operations. |
Detailed Course Information (Level 2)
| Course Code: |
12927 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Identify, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify, select, maintain,
and use hand tools for the construction of BCATS projects. |
| Course Code: |
24350 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Identify, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify, describe, select,
maintain, and use portable power tools for the construction of BCATS projects. |
| Course Code: |
24354 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS workplace |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of
health and safety legislation as it applies to a BCATS work place; demonstrate
knowledge of health and safety procedures in a BCATS work place; and apply safe
working practices in a BCATS work place. |
| Course Code: |
24357 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to receive instructions, and
communicate information related to BCATS projects. |
| Course Code: |
24358 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Plan
and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and check the product for
quality |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan the manufacturing
process for a BCATS project; implement project plan, monitor progress and
quality of manufacturing process and product; and compare the final product
against job specifications and identify any variances. |
| Course Code: |
12933 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Complete minor concrete works as a BCATS project |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: calculate quantities and
prepare an order for materials for minor concrete works; excavate ground,
construct formwork and place hardfill for minor concrete works; mix, place,
finish and cure minor concrete works; and complete work operations. |
| Course Code: |
12935 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Erect
a spaced residential timber deck |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: calculate quantities and
prepare an order of materials for a spaced residential timber deck up to one
metre high; set out and construct a spaced residential timber deck up to one
metre high; and complete work operations. |
| Course Code: |
12938 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Lay
paving blocks as a BCATS project |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: calculate quantities and
prepare an order for materials for a paved area; excavate, compact, and lay
paving blocks under supervision; and complete work operations under supervision. |
| Course Code: |
12939 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Erect
basic garden edge retaining walls as a BCATS project |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: calculate quantities and
prepare an order for materials for basic garden edge retaining walls; construct
basic garden edge retaining walls; and complete work operations. |
| Course Code: |
22129 |
| Course Type: |
Core |
| Course Title: |
Erect
and maintain a basic residential fence and gate as a BCATS project |
| Description: |
People credited with this unit standard are able to: calculate quantities and
prepare an order for materials for a basic residential fence and gate; construct
and perform routine maintenance on a basic timber residential fence; construct
and install a basic timber residential gate; and complete work operations. |
FOR ALL COURSE ENQUIRIES CALL FREEPHONE (0508) 92 62 64 |
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