ACDB1

Level 1 Building Pre-Academy.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Harris.

This course covers skills in communication, maths, quality standards, workshop procedures, job specifications, health and safety, materials knowledge, hand tools, power tools, and operating fixed machinery. This will lead students to the Carpentry Academy (Yr 12), and the Building Academy, (Yr 13). 

The course will consist of projects, for example making a set of steps and a coffee table. This course runs one period a day each day for five of the six day timetable. This class can be combined with the Multi Skills academy. Female Yr 11 students might also like to select the Girls in Carpentry course, which is open to Yr 11 female students.

Course Overview

Term 1
Understanding Workshop and Class Safety procedures. An introduction to the correct use of basic Hand and Power tools. Demonstrate an ability to make joint and fastening systems. Maintain journal of planning and reflection.
Acquire knowledge of elementary Planning and Specifications. Incorporate 3D drawings for further explanation.
Unit Standard 24352 (v3, 2 credits) Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Safe working practices. Use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project.
Demonstrate several samples of jointing systems. - "Beginner Woodwork" Frank Wilkins.
First of 4 projects (Planter Box) to begin.

Term 2
Completion of first project with photo verification.
Second project to start (Computer/Tea Tray) Demonstrate timber selection then laminating and and jointing systems for finished product.
Unit Standard 24536 (v3, 8 credits) Apply elementary workshop processes for a BCATS project.
Unit Standard 25920 (v3, 3 credits) Use joints for a BCATS project

Term 3
Completion second project ( photo and reflection required)
Third project -Coffee Table- underway. Planning and timber selection. Double jointing systems required.
Unit Standard 25355 (v3, 4 credits) Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS

Term 4
Unit Standard 31512 (v1, 2 credits) Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS trades involved in the construction of a residential building.
Completion of fourth project.

Recommended Prior Learning

Previous study not required but previous experience in wood would be an advantage.

Pathway

This course is a great introduction for students who are interested in the Trades, particularly for building.

All Academy and Pre Academy courses are fees free.
Students in the Building Pre-Academy can wear the black Academy polo shirt instead of the normal MHS shirt and blazer. Black Academy polo shirts can ONLY be purchased from the MHS Academy offices. No other type is allowed.

Assessment Information

Some details might vary.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 21
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24352 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24355 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24356 v3
NZQA Info

Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25919 v3
NZQA Info

Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25920 v3
NZQA Info

Use joints for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31512 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS trades involved in the construction of a residential building


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0