This programme is the first step for young learners wanting to explore a career in building and construction industry.Study full-time and learn the basics of building and construction. Usually studied in conjunction with Level 2.
Course Details
Description
This programme is for those learners intending to gain an introduction to basic skills relevant to the building, construction, and allied trades sector. It provides foundation knowledge and skills relevant to a wide range of trade occupations within the building and construction industry. Students will learn about health and safety procedures, develop their knowledge of measurements and calculations, learn basic skills in relation to the use and maintenance of hand tools, and develop the ability to effectively use construction materials plans in a workshop through the completion of 2 BCATS projects.
Course Content
Course content includes:
Working in a BCATS environment module introduces learners to health and safety procedures, develops their knowledge of measurements and calculations in the context of a BCATS project, and introduces them to knowledge and basic skills in relation to the use of hand tools.
BCATS project module, learners will embed the safe working procedures learned in module 1, develop the ability to effectively use construction materials and hand tools, and learn to follow plans and instructions in order to complete the 2 BCATS projects. The module is fully delivered in a BCATS workshop, under direct supervision.
Fees
Zero Fees
Entry Requirements
• NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• 16-19 years of age at the time of commencing study.
• Not hold NCEA level 2 or similar qualifications.
• Enrolment is also subject to an interview process.
• Limited spaces might be available for eligible adult learners, contact us for more information.
Pathways
Education:
The qualification could lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2).
Employment:
Graduates may wish to enter into trade related employment or a modern apprenticeship.
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What are the benefits
This level 1 programme is designed to provide a taster of the construction and building industry. Develop entry level skills and knowledge by building timber projects such as garden furniture.
This programme starts you on your journey towards being a builder or carpenter, and there are many job opportunities in the booming construction industry.
This is a full-time programme that runs Monday to Friday, helping to prepare you for entering the workforce or further studies once you graduate. Increase your skills, employability, and paycheck as you progress sequentially from Level 1 to 3.
Eligible youth learners will have access to additional support like travel allowances, safety gear and uniforms.
Students testimonials
“I love the learning environment. Everyone gets to learn, there’s no distraction around, everyone’s helping each other around, and Josh is great, our branch manager here in Takanini (Papakura)”,
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