Building, Construction & Furniture - NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Simpson, Mr D. Palairet.
This course leads into a career in building and construction.
The following areas of study will be covered in this course:
- Use and care of hand tools and power tools
- Introduction to the building industry
- Set and operation of basic machines
- Workplace safety
- Basic construction skills
- Outdoor furniture construction. You will be making a Cape Cod chair.
Assessment is by Industry Training Organisation (ITO) Unit Standards working towards BCATS Level 2.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of a L6 Materials Technology course or Head of Technology Department approval is required.
Pathway Tags
Survey Technician, Aircraft Loader, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Auctioneer, Glazier, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Biotechnologist, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Property Manager, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Cutter, Sewing Machinist, Industrial Designer, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Furniture Packer/Mover, Upholsterer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder, Valuer,