L2BCON01

Level 2 Building and Construction

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Moran.

A Building, Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) work based learning program for learners to gain theoretical and practical skills in the Building and Construction fields. Learners undertake three Unit standards (with a maximum of 16 credits) and learn to safely use hand, power and fixed machinery tools throughout the course. Theory components to this course furnish learners with a solid technical understanding to back up practical experience. Standards undertaken are: Safe Workplace Practice, Hand tools, Portable Power Tools. During the course, there are skills in communication, literacy, maths, quality standards, workshop procedures, freehand sketching, job specifications, health and safety. * Please note this is a Unit Standard course resulting in Achieved or Not Achieved grades.

Recommended Prior Learning

L1 BCON advantageous

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

$150 to cover the cost of construction materials. Learners will need to purchase a set of Builders pencils, pens

Pathway

Course Skills

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 12927 v5
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24350 v3
NZQA Info
Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24354 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.