Hard Materials
Hard Materials
LEVEL ONE
Code: L1MLT
Course Description
This course will involve students in the development of knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and the design process, in order to develop design solutions to meet specific design briefs. It is primarily wood fabrication and concrete works, although students will also attend a one day welders course at ARA, Timaru.
Course of Study
The first project is manufacturing a patio table.. The second project is manufacturing a reinforced concrete slab for the patio table top.
Assessment
The entire course is internally assessed using BCITO unit standards.
Total 17 credits from BCATS Unit Standards
US 25920 - Joints: Use Joints for a BCATS Project - 3 credits
US 24352 - Being Safe - Demonstrate and Apply Knowledge of Safe Working Practices and Use PPE during the Construction of a BCATS Project - 2 credits
US 24356 - Workshop Processes - Apply Elementary Workshop Procedures and Processes for a BCATS Project - 8 credits
US 31813 - Basic Concrete Works - Complete Basic Concrete Works as a BCATS Project - 4 credits
There are two optional unit standards for fast finishers: US12932 and US 24355
Costs
$120 take home materials for the combined two projects.
Entry Criteria
Priority to students having completed the Y10 Hard Materials Technology course.
LEVEL TWO
Code: L2TFW
Course Description
This course will involve students in developing building and construction skills, and is assessed using BCITO standards.
Vocational Pathway: Manufacture and Technology.
Course of Study
You will be working as part of a team to build and construct a non-consent building. This will go up for sale at the end of the course and will contribute to funding the programme.
Some lessons during the week will be set aside for written theory work and you will be expected to keep up to date with this. This will be done online, and will provide a portfolio of evidence of your learning and participation.
There is also the opportunity to complete a three day Welding course at ARA. This will also gain 3 credits.
Assessment
All Internal Achievement Standards
up to 18 credits
US 12936: Non-consent building (8 credits)
US 12927: Hand tools (6 credits)
US 24357: Communication (4 credits)
US21907: Welding procedures (3 credits optional)
Costs
$85 take home materials for the first project. Costs for subsequent projects will be advised at the time. Entry Criteria
Priority will be given to students who have successfully completed the Level 1 Hard Materials course.
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