Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) qualifications and standards review

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Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) qualifications and standards review

We are reviewing the BCATS qualifications and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Qualifications:

New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 1) [Ref: 3843]
New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 3844]
New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 3) [Ref: 3845].

Standards – please see the full list of BCATS standards that are up for review below.

As part of this process, we will be developing skill standards that are better suited to the needs of ākonga (learners) and building, construction and allied trades. 

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Standards being reviewed

ID	Title	Level	Credit
24352	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project. Demonstrate knowledge of switchboard circuits.	1	2
24355	Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects. Modify installed switchboards.	1	4
24356	Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project.	1	8
25919	Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project.	1	2
25920	Use joints for a BCATS project	1	3
31512	Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS trades involved in the construction of a residential building.	1	2
31813	Complete basic concrete works as a BCATS project	1	4
12927	Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects .	2	6
12932	Construct timber garden furniture as BCATS projects.	2	8
12933	Complete minor concrete works as a BCATS project.	2	6
12935	Construct a spaced residential timber deck up to one metre high as a BCATS prooject.	2	8
12936	Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project.	2	8
12938	Lay paving blocks as a BCATS project.	2	4
12939	Contruct a basic retaining wall as a BCATS project.	2	4
22607	Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects.	2	3
24350	Identify, select, use and maintain portable power tools for BCATS projects.	2	6
24351	Demonstrate knowledge of and use fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects.	2	6
24353	Demonstrate knowledge of and create sketches and drawings for BCATS projects.	2	6
24354	Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment.	2	4
24357	Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects.	2	4
24358	Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product.	2	3
24360	Demonstrate knowledge of timber and other construction materials used in BCATS projects.	2	5
24361	Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects.	2	3
25921	Make a cupboard with a drawer as a BCATS project.	2	6
31511	Demonstrate knowledge of BCATS industries.	2	4
31812	Complete a BCATS project.	2	6
31860	Construct and perform routine maintenance on a basic residential timber fence as a BCATS project.	2	4
29677	Follow safe workplace practices, and contribute to a health and safety culture, in a BCATS environment Develop and use BCATS project documentation for a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	2
29678	Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	4
29679	Develop and use BCATS project documentation for a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	8
29680	Communicate and work collaboratively in a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	5
29681	Measure and calculate for a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	3
29682	Select, use and maintain tools, equipment and machinery for a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	4
29683	Incorporate other building, construction and allied trades into a Stage 3 BCATS project schedule.	3	2
29684	Undertake a Stage 3 BCATS project.	3	12

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Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) qualifications and standards review

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