Year 12 Building & Construction (12BCP)
12BCP Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr L. Orpen.
Pre-requisitesSuccessful completion of 11 BCP or equivalent and Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy.
This course is for those students who want to enter the trades and develop these specific skills.
Priority is given to those students who have taken PDT/BCP at level 1.
Priority is given to those students who have achieved more credits in these courses (PDT/BCP) previously at level 1.
This course covers basic knowledge of construction, cabinet making and furniture construction. Most important are standards which are applicable to industry such as applying mathematical processes and communication. Standards are all from the BCITO.
This course covers : The programme is primarily workshop based. Rather than focusing on any one trade the programme builds skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. It also develops literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Students who participate in this programme can go on to consider apprenticeships in a variety of trades such as: building, construction, plumbing , drain laying, roofing, gas fitting, painting and decorating, flooring and joinery.
Course costs are $250. This will cover the cost of most materials and consumables. Some specialised items may need to be brought in. Please be aware, these are course costs, not donations, as the students directly benefit from the materials and take home the final products they create. All projects will be taken home with students.
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Assessment Information
Students will complete a selection of NCEA standards depending on their skill sets and passions. They will work towards a minimum of 14 credits.
Course costs are $250. This will cover the cost of most materials and consumables. Some specialised items may need to be brought in. All projects will be taken home with students.