Year 13 8TRD – Trade Skills (at WHS) (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.
Why this course:
- Applied learning in a wider range of trades.
- Career-focused.
- Gain industry qualifications, knowledge, and skills as preparation for securing an Apprenticeship or place in a pre-trades course at Polytech.
This course provides the background learning for students to make informed decisions for a wider range of career pathways in the trade areas primarily focused on the building and construction industry. Individual learning leads to either employment or decisions to focus on one particular career pathway beyond school.
Course information:
The course is based on acquiring skills and knowledge in Construction and Carpentry/Cabinetry. Content covered in each area is as follows:
- Select, use, and maintain tools, equipment and machinery
- Construction skills and knowledge
- BCATS building project
This course is modular course with a selection of Unit Standards offered.
This course leads to:
Varying trades pathways. Primarily construction industry
Please note: The running of this course will be dependent on student numbers, staffing, and resourcing. This is an alternative pathways course that does not lead to a university entrance (UE)-approved course at Level 3.
Students may be restricted to opt for one of the following subjects 8AUT, 8TRD, 8HTK
Prerequisites
Completion of a 7 TRD - Trade Skills course is a prerequisite to able to access the L 3 BCITO components of this course. Entry is at the discretion of the HoLA.
Students with previous history of unsafe behaviour in the workshop and/or multiple referrals from these classes may be given conditional entry or in some cases denied entry to the course.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project
NZQA Info
Select, use, and maintain tools, equipment and machinery for a Stage 3 BCATS project
NZQA Info
Undertake a Stage 3 BCATS project