Level 2 Trades
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Hales.
This Unit Standards course is aimed at students that intend to pursue career pathways in building, construction and allied trades. You will study building industry training organisation (BCITO) content.
Written components are compiled by the building industry, being the pre-apprenticeship knowledge they seek in recruits.
Key skills are reading and working from dimensioned drawings, working accurately and care and attention to detail at all stages of manufacture.
A minimum of two projects is required. These must be completed to the expected standard and within the specified tolerance of the project. Whilst there are vital written components of the course, most work is workshop based.
This course is not a design course, you will be building projects specified by the training organisiation.
Recommended Prior Learning
L1 Materials Design and Technology course is recommended. Experience in other L1 Technology courses may be considered.
If you are selecting this subject without the recommended prior learning, your acceptance is subject to HoD approval.
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
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Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects
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Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects
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Demonstrate knowledge of and use fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects
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Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.