Level 2 Construction
202CON Course Description Recommended Prior LearningAchieved all standards in Level 1 Construction and have a Minimum 85% attendance.
This course leads on from Level 1 Construction. It is designed for students that who aiming towards a career in trades. It is made up of theory units and practical projects. Students that successfully complete this course will receive a National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades. Leads to Level 3 Construction.
It’s an innovative, practical and multi-disciplinary programme for students, providing them with the skills and knowledge to springboard into any career in the construction industry. As well as building skills and an understanding of all trades in the construction industry. They also develops literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
Course Overview
Semester 1
UNIT STANDARD CREDITS
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment 4
Identify, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects 6
Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects 3
Demonstrate knowledge of and use specified fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects 6
Read and Interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects 3
Semester 1 Total Credits 22
Semester 2
UNIT STANDARD CREDITS
Complete a BCATS Project 6
Construct a spaced residential timber deck up to one meter high as a BCATS project 8
Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS industries 4
Semester 2 Total Credits 18
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
Survey Technician, Architect, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Metal Worker, Fabrication Engineer, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Glass Processor, Valuer, Product Assembler, Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Heavy Truck Driver, Glazier, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Cabinet Maker, Surveyor, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Painter and Decorator, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driller, Electrician, Engineering Machinist, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Forestry and Logging Worker, Furniture Finisher, Landscape Architect, Health and Safety Adviser, Industrial Spray Painter, Joiner, Project Manager, Recycler/Dismantler, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWorkboots (Compulsory)
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