Do you like building things? Then our Construction Skills course could be for you!
You'll be part of a team constructing a building from start to finish – learning many skills along the way.
For more information about OSTC, visit www.op.ac.nz/ostc
What will I do?
You will be building a house or building for Big River Homes, based in Balclutha, who are generously sponsoring this course. If you are attending school in Dunedin, you can apply for this course, and transport will be arranged.
You will be involved in all aspects of the build, and will be learning construction skills and knowledge including the correct use of hand and power tools, materials used in building, and building site safety practices.
This course is two days a week and is at Level 3.
What could I do next?
- Undertake further study at Otago Polytechnic
- You will be eligible for the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade skills (Level 3), and you can go on to specialise in other areas of construction:
- Construction Management or Quantity Surveying – New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) or (Quantity Surveying)
- Architectural Studies – Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Architectural Technology)
- Stonemasonry – New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) (Construction Masonry)
- Gain an apprenticeship for paid on-the-job training.
Where could this take me?
- Builder/Carpenter – constructing and maintaining buildings
- Stonemason – turning rough stone blocks into structures like walls and buildings
- Construction Manager – ensuring buildings are constructed according to agreed contracts
- Quantity Surveyor – ensuring buildings are designed and completed within budget
- Architectural draughtsperson – producing drawings used on-site by building contractors
Unit standards covered in this course
|
Unit standard |
Building and Construction Level 3 |
Credits |
Level |
Version |
|
29684 |
Undertake a Stage 3 BCATS project | 12 | 3 | 1 |
|
29677 |
Follow safe workplace practices, and contribute to a health and safety culture, in a BCATS environment | 2 | 3 | 1 |
|
29678 |
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 4 | 3 | 1 |
|
29679 |
Develop and use BCATS project documentation for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 8 | 3 | 1 |
|
29680 |
Communicate and work collaboratively in a Stage 3 BCATS project | 5 | 3 | 1 |
|
29681 |
Measure and calculate for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 3 | 3 | 1 |
|
29682 |
Select, use, and maintain tools, equipment and machinery for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 4 | 3 | 1 |
|
29683 |
Incorporate other building, construction and allied trades into a Stage 3 BCATS project schedule | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 40 |
We are doing our best to ensure that this information is accurate. However, there may be some content changes to our programmes, and all our programmes will run subject to demand and capacity.
