OSTC Building and Construction (Level 3)
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 like building things? Our Construction Skills course could be for you!
Domestic
How to apply
See application section below for more information.
You'll be part of a team constructing a building from start to finish – learning many skills along the way. You'll be working towards the New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 3).
What You Study
You will be building a house or building for Big River Homes, based in Balclutha, who are generously sponsoring this course.
You will be involved in all aspects of the build, and will be learning construction skills and knowledge including the correct use of hand and power tools, materials used in building, and building site safety practices.
This course is two days a week and is at Level 3.
What could I do next?
- Undertake further study at Otago Polytechnic
- You will be eligible for the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade skills (Level 3), and you can go on to specialise in other areas of construction:
- 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)
- Stonemasonry – New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) (Construction Masonry)
- Gain an apprenticeship for paid, on-the-job training.
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 standards covered in this course
| Unit standards | Building and Construction Level 3 | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29684 | Undertake a Stage 3 BCATS project | 12 | 3 |
| 29677 | Follow safe workplace practices, and contribute to a health and safety culture, in a BCATS environment | 2 | 3 |
| 29678 | Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 4 | 3 |
| 29679 | Develop and use BCATS project documentation for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 8 | 3 |
| 29680 | Communicate and work collaboratively in a Stage 3 BCATS project | 5 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 |
| 29683 | Incorporate other building, construction and allied trades into a Stage 3 BCATS project schedule | 2 | 3 |
| 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.
- Dunedin application form - select 'Construction L3 - Balclutha' option
- Cromwell application form
