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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. 

How is the course structured  

- 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 or 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 at the MHS academy office for details and supplies/suppliers.
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: 81 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 81 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6400 v7
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
1
1
1
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
1
1
1
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. 26551 v3
NZQA Info
Provide first aid for life threatening conditions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26552 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
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: 81
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0