Building and Construction (Level 2)
Are you someone that likes to plan projects and build things?
Location: Cromwell
Delivery: One day a week for the school year.
What will I do?
> Plan projects
> Operate hand and power tools
> Build furniture and structures, e.g. a garden shed
> Learn safe work practices.
What could I do next?
Undertake further study at Otago Polytechnic, specialising in one of the following areas:
> Carpentry – New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry)
> Stonemasonry – New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) (Construction Masonry)
Unit standards covered in this course
|
Unit Standard |
OSTC course in Building and Construction |
Credits |
level |
Version |
|
12927 |
Identify, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects |
6 |
2 |
4 |
|
24350 |
Identify, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects |
6 |
2 |
2 |
|
24354 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment |
4 |
2 |
2 |
|
24357 |
Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects |
4 |
2 |
2 |
|
24358 |
Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
12932 |
Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic construction equipment as a BCATS project |
8 |
2 |
4 |
|
12936 |
Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project |
8 |
2 |
4 |
|
24351 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and use specified fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects |
6 |
2 |
2 |
|
Total |
44 |
We are doing our best to ensure that this information is accurate. However, there may be some content changes to our programmes, and all our programmes will run subject to demand and capacity.
I’m keen! What do I do now?
Go and have a talk to your School’s Career advisor and mention this course with Otago Polytechic.
They will be able to take you through the application process or help with any further questions.
For more information about OSTC, visit www.op.ac.nz/ostc
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.
Bannockburn Road,
PO BOX 16, Cromwell 9342,
New Zealand
