Technology Joinery/Furniture - NCEA Level 2

Entry Requirements: 14 credits at Level 1 Technology Design + Technology, or at Head of Learning's discretion.


Course Outline:

This course includes basic joinery, including the use of power tools, hand tools, and other building skills introducing essential skills and safe working practices for the trade's area. All tools are supplied, and the course is delivered in the school environment. These are hands-on courses that will give students the skills to get started in building and construction. Each course is made up of units that cover the use of hand-held tools, project planning, first aid, basic wood furniture construction, measurement, and literacy and numeracy skills.


Assessment:

  • Internal credits - up to 40
  • External credits - 0
  • Total credits - up to 40


Comments:

The programme prepares students for further study at Level 3 and then onto apprenticeships and the workplace. The 40 credits are Unit Standards (BCITO)


This course leads to: Level 3 Technology FIne Furinturel


Costs: Dependent on what is made: Outdoor Furniture $400-$500.


Contact: Mr Alistair Duff


 

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