12CAP

Level 2 Carpentry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Vallely.

The course is assessed against BCATS Unit Standards and suits students looking to move into carpentry or joinery trades via an apprenticeship or Polytech.

In this course students will undertake projects which align with BCATS unit standards. The first project is a waka paddle. Here students will gain an understanding of manipulating different types of timber. The second unit is primarily based around a school based project. 

Written work addresses an understanding of timber, workshop practices, fixed and hand tools. While producing units of work, students will learn about the use of stationary/fixed power tools. 

Recommended Prior Learning

A satisfactory pass rate from Year 11 Level 1 CAP course and exemplary safety record in the workshop.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Cost: $90.00 covering both materials and consumables for the waka paddle project.
Costs for the second project are assessed at the time depending on the project.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 24351 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of and use fixed machinery in the construction of 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. 24360 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.