Construction – VET

• In the Preliminary study, the content is introductory and is related to several practical projects and the study of an individual business in the focus area. The aim of the Preliminary course is to prepare and equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the HSC

Major Project and related folio. • The HSC course requires the planning and production of a Major Project and Folio. The student will cover the associated cost of materials, components and finishes. • The quality of the Major Project is largely associated with time spent in the workshop. Successfully managing production and taking advantage of the additional after school workshops greatly increases the overall quality of the finished project.

Who can provide you with detailed information? Timber Products and Furniture Technologies – Mr Beemster, Mr Bondfield and Mr Buxton. Graphics Technologies – Mr Austin. Multimedia – Mr Young, Mrs Saxon

CONSTRUCTION – VET FACULTY: Technological and Applied Studies ATAR: Yes UNITS: 2 CATEGORY: B

Note: Only one category B course can count towards an ATAR and students must sit the exam.

On successful completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate II in Construction Pathways.

The Construction Curriculum Framework is designed to enable students to acquire a range of technical, practical, personal and organisational skills valued in and beyond the workplace. They will also acquire underpinning knowledge and skills related to work, employment and further training in the construction industry. Through the study of this subject, students will gain experiences that can be applied in a range of contexts, including work, study and leisure and that will assist them to make informed career choices.

A variety of tasks are undertaken to successfully attain the Certificate II in Construction Pathways, including and not limited to:

• Sub-floor and Framing • Interpreting plans and specifications • Concreting • Undertake measurements and calculations • Bricklaying

This course comprises eight mandatory units of competency and an HSC elective pool. 240 indicative hour courses are accredited for four units at the Preliminary and/or HSC level.

For students who have completed the Construction (240 indicative hours) and who undertake the HSC examination, the HSC Record of Achievement will show:

• An examination mark derived from the HSC external examination • An HSC mark, equal to the examination mark • A performance band determined by the HSC mark.