Vocational Pathway - Construction and Infrastructure Sector (Level 2)
About the programme
In this NCEA Level 2 programme, you’ll be introduced to and get an exciting look into the trades construction and infrastructure industry. Your first year of learning is hands-on practical where you will learn components in electrical, plumbing and building, as well as the opportunity to create things that you will be proud of. This course offers entry-level skills that you can take with you to the next level of your career in construction and infrastructure.
Vocational pathway: Construction and Infrastructure
Programme code: WTA011
Programme modules: Building, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing and Gasfitting
NCEA level: Level 2 (Level 3 in year 2)
Number of credits: 30
Criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA must still attend secondary school and keep up with their normal school work. The unit standards achieved at the WTA will count towards NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3.
Duration of programme: 31 weeks
Programme structure: One day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.
Location: Depending on your closest location, it will be one of the following:
- Rotokauri Campus
- Kopu Workshop, 25 Kopu Road, Thames
- Ōtorohanga Campus, 38 Phillips Avenue, Ōtorohanga
Cost: Free to the student.
Transport: To be arranged with your school and covered by WTA (if applicable).
Further details: On the WTA home page and www.youthguarantee.net.nz.
Contacts: You must enrol through your school. See your careers advisor.
Year 2 entry criteria: To move on, you will need to have completed 80% of the available credits in year 1.
Programme content
| Unit Standard | Title | Version | Level | Credits | Wintec code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Electrical) | |||||
| 05907 | Work safely with electrical equipment | 7 | 2 | 1 | TE05907C |
| 15852 | Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits | 7 | 2 | 2 | TE15852 |
| 15849 | Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work | 6 | 2 | 2 | TE15849 |
| (Plumbing) | |||||
| 25414 | Cut and join sheet metal for plumbing and gasfitting components | 1 | 2 | 2 | TE25414 |
| 17593 | Apply safe work practices in the workplace | 6 | 2 | 4 | TE17593 |
| 30557 | Select, describe, use, and maintain tools for plumbing and drainlaying projects | 1 | 2 | 4 | TE30557 |
| (Building) | |||||
| 24354 | Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment | 3 | 2 | 4 | TC24354 |
| 24361 | Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects | 3 | 2 | 3 | TE24361 |
| 12936 | Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project | 6 | 2 | 8 | TC12936 |
| | Total NZQA Credits | | 30 |
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