CARP3102 – Core Construction and Communication Skills
Module code
CARP3102
Module title
Core Construction and Communication Skills
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to utilise core construction and communication skills.
Programmes
- NZ2834
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Interpret basic drawings and specifications to complete simple tasks for construction trades.
LO2: Perform calculations to solve simple problems relevant to a construction trades evnironment.
LO3: Demonstrate effective communication, with colleagues and customers, appropriate for the construction trades environment. - Content
- LO1:
- Simple project specifications: Quality, Materials, Finishes, Safety, Performance requirements.
- Basic Plan drawings: Elevations, Plan view, Sections, Details, North compass orientation, Site plans
LO2:
- Area
- Linear length
- Volume
- Angles
- Triangle and rectangular lengths
- Quantities for materials
- Percentages
- GST
- Wastage
LO3:
- Teamwork
- Communication methods: Verbal, Visual, Written
Toolbox meetings: Receiving and following instructions
- Gathering and presenting evidence of trade related experiences (may include CV writing and employability skills)
- Self-management
- Diverse Teams: Cultural safety and awareness, Whanaungatanga - Assessment Criteria
- 100% Assessment portfolio
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of akonga.
