OSTC Building and Construction (Level 2)
If you’re at secondary school and want to learn some practical, hands-on skills that will help you on your career pathway, you can learn at our Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC).
Do you enjoy planning projects and building things? If so, this course could be for you.
Domestic
How to apply
See application section below for more information.
What You Study
You will gain the New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades (Level 2) as well as 40 credits towards NCEA Level 2.
During this Certificate, you will:
- Plan projects
- Operate hand and power tools
- Build furniture and structures, e.g. a garden shed
- Learn safe work practices.
What could I do next?
- Undertake further study with us, specialising in one of the following areas:
- Carpentry – New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry)
- Stonemasonry – New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) (Construction Stonemasonry)
- Construction Management or Quantity Surveying – New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) or (Quantity Surveying)
- Architectural Studies – Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Architectural Technology)
- Gain an apprenticeship for paid on-the-job training.
Where could this take me?
- Builder/Carpenter – constructing and maintaining buildings
- Joiner/Cabinet Maker - designing and making furniture and cabinets
- Stonemason – turning rough stone blocks into structures like walls and buildings
- Construction Manager – ensuring buildings are constructed according to agreed contracts
- Quantity Surveyor – ensuring buildings are designed and completed within budget
- Architectural draughtsperson – producing drawings used on site by building contractors.
Workload
| Unit Standard | OSTC course in Building and Construction | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
12927 |
Identify, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects |
6 |
2 |
| 12932 | Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic construction equipment as a BCATS project | 8 | 2 |
|
24350 |
Identify, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects |
6 |
2 |
|
24354 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment |
4 |
2 |
|
24357 |
Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects |
4 |
2 |
| 24361 | Apply mathematical processes to BCATS projects | 3 | 2 |
|
22607 |
Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects |
3 | 2 |
|
12936 |
Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project |
6 |
2 |
|
Total |
40 |
Fees
In most instances, study at OSTC will be fully funded, with no cost to you or secondary school. However, please note that OSTC is only funded for a limited number of places.
Additional places may be offered, however your school will be charged a fee.
Please clarify any costs with your school.
Application
How to apply
Talk to your school's careers advisor and they will guide you through the application process.
You can download the application form below, but we can only accept applications through your school – speak to your school career’s advisor.
