Year 11 Carpentry
11CAR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. La Trobe.
Year 11 Carpentry is a "hands-on" course with a focus on construction and carpentry (woodwork) skills. Ākonga will work towards the completion of Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) units. These are NZQA approved and are practical and multi-disciplinary programmes, providing ākonga with the skills and knowledge to springboard into any career in the construction industry.
Rather than focusing on any one trade, they build skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. They also develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills and contribute to NCEA qualifications.
Students who participate in the BCATS programmes can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of building and construction industries, such as: carpentry, brick and block laying, painting and decorating, flooring, joinery, frame and truss, aluminium joinery, concrete, glass and glazing, and so on.
Course Overview
Term 1
Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) Level 1 covers skills in communication, literacy, maths, quality standards, workshop procedures, health and safety, materials knowledge specifically timber, and hand tools.
All learning covered and work completed contribute directly to the assessment of US 24352 (Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices); US 24355 (Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects)
Term 2
All class activities are to practice skills and provide an opportunity for formative feedback in preparation for manufacturing BCATS projects in Terms 2 and 3.
All learning covered and work produced contribute directly to the assessment of US 25919 (Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project); US 25920 (Use joints for a BCATS projects).
Term 3
All class activities are to practice skills and provide an opportunity for formative feedback in preparation for manufacturing BCATS projects in Terms 2 and 3.
All learning covered and work produced contribute directly to the assessment of US 24356 (Apply elementary workshop procedures and processes for a BCATS project).
Term 4
All units of work, along with practical projects must be completed in order to gain credits taught in Terms 1, 2 and 3.
There are no further assessment opportunities available for any of the units. Assessment and practical projects deadlines must be met.
Career Pathways
Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Ranger, Product Assembler, Glazier, Building Contractor, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Furniture Finisher, Joiner