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Level 2 Carpentry Academy Full Time

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Kanuta.

Welcome to the Carpentry Academy

Could you see yourself in a building or construction career? Do you like working outdoors and with your hands? Would you like to be part of a 2- or 3-bedroom house build next year?

The Massey High School Carpentry Academy offers students the opportunity to learn foundational building knowledge and skills to kick start a building or trades career. 

The course contains the following.  

- Level 2 or 3 NCEA unit standards               - First Aid course                    - Technical drawing skills

- Paslode Certificate                                       - Site Safe certificate              - Quantity surveying skills

- Health & Safety training                              - Competence on carpentry tools (on-loan tools supplied)

No fees but you will be required to purchase an academy building uniform.

Students need to apply through the online selection process or see Mr Kanuta, Mr Hackett or Mr Tinling. Applications will be assessed, and interviews will follow. 

All academy students will need to fill out an AWVA one page application form. 

All academy students will need to fill out an AWVA one page application form. See the Academy Offices for a form.

Or email Sarah on [email protected] When emailing please state which academy course you wish to apply for.


Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

All the academies are fees free, which includes some bus transport. However, there are construction uniform costs. Note the Carpentry and Building Academy students will not need a normal MHS uniform, they will wear the Construction uniform. See Sarah Maxwell at the MHS academy office for details and supplies/suppliers. These are often obtained by the school for the students after payment made.
The construction uniform is:
• A good quality Orange hi viz polar fleece Parka or Orange Hi vis hoodie. (more are likely to use this colder option!)
• A set of Academy polo shirts
• Socks
• Orange Hi-vis Raincoat
• A good quality pair of safety boots
• Black cargo shorts or longs

Pathway

All Academies are fees free, though students will need to purchase safety boots and Hi Vis construction gear. The Hi Vis construction gear can be purchased from the MHS Academy Office.

Assessment Information

All standards contribute credits to the NCEA.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 79
Internal Assessed Credits: 79
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6400 v8
NZQA Info

Manage first aid in an emergency situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info

Provide first aid


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info

Provide basic life support


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 12932 v5
NZQA Info

Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12935 v5
NZQA Info

Construct a spaced residential timber deck up to one metre high as a BCATS project


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12936 v6
NZQA Info

Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22607 v4
NZQA Info

Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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. 24353 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of and create sketches and drawings 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
U.S. 24357 v3
NZQA Info

Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24358 v3
NZQA Info

Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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
U.S. 24361 v3
NZQA Info

Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31511 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS industries


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31812 v1
NZQA Info

Complete a BCATS project


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 79
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0