NCEA Level 1 Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Bisschops.
This is a course for students to extend their talents and technical understandings. The Level 1 NCEA course has flexibility to be tailored to individual students’ needs, interests and future directions, and can include a wide range of technical skills including: Laminating; Furniture Making; Joinery; Building and Construction; working from plans and creating cutting lists; sequencing of operations; keeping a daily diary.
Students must complete all theory work online.
Unfortunately, workshop space availability means that students cannot take this course in conjunction with Level 1 Manufacturing Engineering. Students have the opportunity to pick that up in addition in Year 12, provided that they have been able to demonstrate solid work habits and ethics.
Recommended Prior Learning
It would be an advantage to have a keen interest in learning with a passion towards achieving a high standard of craftsmanship. Organisational skills are required for planning and problem solving. Positive attitude towards meeting time constraints and quality control check points. Ability to be self reflective.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• Material costs to make a drawer and mirror unit/Cabinet/Jewellery storage unit.
Pathway
Assessment Information
To succeed you must achieve the following aspects of this course every period:• Projects
• Safety
• Cleaning
• Diary
• Theory
Engagement/work completion data is used as additional information contributing to course grade.
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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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project
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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects
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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project
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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project
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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Use joints for a BCATS project
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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Make a cupboard with a drawer as a BCATS project
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Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
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Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS trades involved in the construction of a residential building
Assessments:
Term: 2022-05-14, Week: 2022-05-14
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.