This course requires 6 options.
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.
External
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects
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Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects
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Construct a spaced residential timber deck up to one metre high as a BCATS project
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Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project
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Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects
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Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects
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Demonstrate knowledge of and create sketches and drawings for BCATS projects
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Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
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Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects
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Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product
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Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects
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Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects
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Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS industries
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Complete a BCATS project