NCEA Level 1 Construction
1CON Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. van Mulbergt.
Level 1 Construction is a hands-on course that leads to two qualifications: the National Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) at Levels 1 and 2. Rather than focusing on any one trade, BCATS programmes build skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. They also develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills and have close links with the NCEA and the Technology curriculum.
Students who participate in the Building Construction course can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as carpentry, brick and block laying, painting and decorating, flooring, joinery, plumbing and gas-fitting, frame and truss, aluminium joinery, etc. The programme also provides a good base for students who would like to enter other related areas of the construction industry such as architecture, quantity surveying and estimating.
Learning Areas:
Year 11, Hard Materials Technology
Career Pathways
Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Furniture Finisher, Boat Builder, Building and Construction Manager, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Joiner
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryUnder the School Donations Scheme, if students want to take home their finished projects, a charge will be added to their school account. The cost covers essential materials such as wood, hardware, finishes, and other consumable supplies.