OSTC Building and Construction (Level 2)

Are you at high school and enjoy planning projects and building things? If so, this programme could be for you.

Domestic

Level
2
Credits
42
Fees
$0*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Cromwell

International

Credits
0
Fees
$0*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee

What You Study

  • 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?

Where could this take me?

  • Builder/Carpenter – constructing and maintaining buildings
  • 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

8

2
 

Total

 42  

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.

Or download and complete the right application form below:

A change for 2023 enrolments

A change for 2023 enrolments

When you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people.

This enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023 means you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification.

Get in touch

0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/ostc/ostc-building-and-construction-level-2/