New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L2 Building and Construction

L2BLDGF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Scott.

This course is designed for students wanting to focus on specific skills for building and construction trade. It covers knowing workshop policies and workshop procedures including safety; knowing properties of and use of common construction materials; performing measurements and calculations; selecting and using a range of tools and equipment to complete Level 2 BCATS projects; planning and carrying out the construction of Level 2 BCATS projects; and completing projects such as an Adirondack Chair and construction equipment such as a saw-stool or small step ladder. 

Students must follow workshop protocols to ensure safety for all and failure to do so may result in removal from the course. Students must wear covered shoes in all workshop classes.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Auctioneer, Biotechnologist, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Property Manager, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Product Assembler, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Heavy Truck Driver, Medical Physicist, Collision Repair Technician, Glazier, Automotive Refinisher, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.