L1TCWD

Level 1 Wood Technology

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Sopers.

This course is designed as an introduction to the senior workshop giving students a wide range of practical skills and knowledge in the hard materials workshop.

During this course, the students will be working on a number of practical projects and will be introduced to a large variety of hand tools and portable power tools.

There is a huge emphasis on safety and the students will not be starting in the workshop until they have completed the Safe Work Practices standard, U.S. 24352.

Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
- Use of hand tools
- Use of portable power tools
- Safety practices in the workshop
- Collaborating with stakeholders in project construction
- Self-management
- Measuring and marking techniques
- Cutting and shaping wood
- Sanding and finishing wood surfaces
- Assembling wood joints
- Using machinery

Recommended Prior Learning

This course has no prerequisites; open entry for all.  However, to be successful in this course, students will need to have a sound grasp of Year 9 Technology. Year 10 Hard Materials would be beneficial, as well as having good work habits.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Students will also be working through a number of Unit Standard booklets, to be completed electronically, which will involve both practical and theoretical work.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24352 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24355 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24356 v3
NZQA Info

Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25919 v3
NZQA Info

Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25920 v3
NZQA Info

Use joints for a BCATS project


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.