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.
External
NZQA Info
Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of and use fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects
Pathway Tags
Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Electrical Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Painter and Decorator, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Plasterer, Furniture Finisher, Joiner, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder,
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.