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 Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction  Programme  Handbook  2017      

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Table  of  Contents  

Introduction  .......................................................................................................  2  Programme  Structure  .......................................................................................  3  Qualifications  on  Completion  ............................................................................  4  Career  Opportunities  ........................................................................................  4  Further  Training  ................................................................................................  4  Assessment  Procedure  ....................................................................................  5  Language,  Literacy  and  Numeracy  (reading,  writing,  spelling,  listening  and  numeracy)  ........................................................................................................  6  Timetable  ..........................................................................................................  6  Equipment  Required  .........................................................................................  6  Additional  Costs  ...............................................................................................  6  Course  Equipment  and  Safety  Equipment  .......................................................  6  Health  and  Safety  .............................................................................................  7  Specific  Guidelines  for  Students  in  the  Elementary  Construction  Area  ............  7  Absences  ..........................................................................................................  8  Attendance  .......................................................................................................  9    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Introduction  Welcome  to  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction  programme  for  2017.      

This  Certificate  has  been  specifically  designed  to  allow  students  to  gain  the  necessary  skills  and  knowledge  to  complete  all  of  the  units  in  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction.  

This  handbook  will  provide  you  with  information  which  will  assist  you,  especially  in  your  initial  stages  with  NorthTec.  

 

 

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Graduate  Profile  Graduates  successfully  completing  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction  will  be  strongly  placed  to  either  complete  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Carpentry  and  from  there  go  on  and  be  strongly  placed  to  gain  a  Carpentry  apprenticeship.  

 

Programme  Structure  This  course  is  Unit  Standards  based  and  therefore  you  will  be  credited  with  each  Unit  as  you  are  assessed  by  your  Tutor  who  deems  you  to  be  competent.      

To  complete  the  theory  requirements  for  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction  you  must  obtain  a  minimum  of  60  credits  from  the  table  below:    

Unit  No    

Description   Credits  

12927v3    

Handtools,  2017   6  

12932    

Construct  timber  garden  furniture  and  items  ,  2017   8  

12933    

Complete  minor  concrete  works  as  a  BCATS  pro,  2017    (Elective)      

4  

12936    

Construct  a  non-­consent  timber  framed  utility,  2017      (Elective)    

8  

24350    

Identify,  select,  maintain,  and  use  portable,  2017       6  

24351    

Demonstrate  knowledge  of  and  use  specified  f,  2017     6  

24353    

Demonstrate  knowledge  of  and  create  sketches,  2017       6  

24354    

Apply  safe  working  practices  in  a  BCATS  work,  2017         4  

24357    

Information  in  relation  to  BCATS  projects,  2017       4  

24358    

Plan  and  monitor  the  construction  of  a  BCATS,  2017       2  

24360    

Demonstrate  knowledge  of  timber  and  other  co,  2017   5  

24361    

Apply  mathematical  processes  to  BCATS  project,  2017     3  

12935    

Use  Elementary  Construction  skills  to  erect  a  spaced  Residential  timber  deck  ,  2017      (Elective)        

8  

22129    

Erect  and  Maintain  a  basic  residential  fence  and  gate  as  a  BCATS  Project,  2017  (Elective)      

7  

6400    

First  Aid  ,  2017       2  

6401    

Provide  First  Aid  ,  2017   1  

6402    

Provide  resuscitation,  2017   1  

 

 

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Qualifications  on  Completion  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction.  

To  obtain  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Elementary  Construction  you  must  achieve  a  minimum  of  60  credits.  The  programme  is  to  be  completed  within  16  weeks  of  study.    

Successful  graduates  will  also  qualify  for  the  level  2    National  Certificate  in  Building  Construction  and  Allied  Trade  Skills.(BCATS)  

 

Career  Opportunities  When  you  have  successfully  completed  this  programme  you  will  be  strongly  placed  to  secure  an  apprenticeship  in  a  building  related  industry.  To  place  yourself  in  a  better  position  to  gain  a  Carpentry  apprenticeship,  it  is  recommended  that  you  go  on  to  complete  the  Northland  Polytechnic  Certificate  in  Carpentry.    

 

Further  Training  Graduates  of  this  programme  may  be  eligible  to  apply  for  entry  into  a  variety  of  further  tertiary  education  and  training  programmes  relating  to  this  field  of  study  offered  by  a  number  of  tertiary  providers  including:  

•   The  New  Zealand  Certificate  in  Construction  Trade  Skills  Level  3  •   ITAB  Apprenticeship  –  studying  for  National  Certificate  in  Carpentry  (Level  4)  •   The  New  Zealand  Certificate  in  Carpentry  Level  4    (2017  onwards)  •   New  Zealand  Certificate  in  Construction  Supervisor  Level  5  •   New  Zealand  Diploma  in  Architectural  Technology  Level  6  •   New  Zealand  Diploma  in  Construction  Management  Level  6    

 

 

 

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Assessment  Procedure  All  assessment  for  this  course  is  competency  based,  and  mainly  consists  of  assignments,  tests  and  project  work.    All  assessments  must  be  satisfactorily  completed  in  order  to  achieve  a  pass  in  this  course.    You  will  receive  assessment  details  and  schedules  separately.  

 

Language,  Literacy  and  Numeracy  (reading,  writing,  spelling,  listening  and  numeracy)    To  assist  us  in  supporting  student  success,  all  students  enrolled  on  level  1-­3  programmes  can  expect  to  complete  language,  literacy  and  numeracy  (LLN)  diagnostic  assessments.  The  results  of  the  assessment  will  help  both  you  and  your  tutor  understand  your  literacy  and  numeracy  needs  so  that  your  tutor  can  support  your  studies  with  good  confidence  and  understanding:      The  intention  is  to  help:    

•   Provide  you  with  an  awareness  of  the  language,  literacy  and  numeracy  demands  of  your  programme,  and  of  LLN’s  importance  to  your  learning,  you  being  successful  at  your  chosen  career  and  enjoyment  of  everyday  life.    

•   Provide  you  with  strategies  to  recognise  your  current  language,  literacy  and  numeracy  skills.    

•   Provide  the  teaching  strategies  and  moments  to  allow  you  to  improve  your  LLN  skills  and  to  apply  those  to  your  learning.    

•   Encourage  and  develop  your  ability  to  become  a  self-­directed  learner  (through  improved  confidence  in  your  study  skills).  

   You  will  be  able  to  repeat  the  test  before  finishing  your  programme  to  see  how  you  have  improved.      (LLN  diagnostic  results  are  not  part  of  your  grades  for  the  course)      Note:  The  purpose  of  giving  overall  class  tests  is  to  help  with  your  individual  learning  and  help  the  tutor  put  in  place  learning  strategies.  You  may  feel  that  your  prior  education  should  exclude  you  from  the  test,  however,  many  people  do  have  difficulties  with  literacy  and  numeracy  and  the  purpose  of  doing  the  test  as  a  class  as  a  whole  is  to  ensure  that  no  individuals  are  singled  out,  so  please  complete  the  test  so  that  the  results  are  fair  and  accurate  to  support  everyone’s  learning.  

 

 

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Timetable  This  is  a  18  hours  per  week  course  and  semester  one  runs  for  16  weeks  from  20  February  –  12  June  2017  For  student  allowance  purposes,  it  is  deemed  to  be  a  full  time  course.      

 

Term  Schedule  This  course  is  16  weeks  in  duration  with  one  3-­week  break  over  the  Christmas  break.  

Semesters  

1st  intake  February-­June      

2nd  intake  June-­August  

Lunch  break  is  for  30  minutes.  

 

Equipment  Required    A  set  of  tools  plus  earmuffs,  safety  boots,  and  safety  glasses  are  provided  as  part  of  the  course.  Students  must  maintain  their  tools  for  the  duration  of  the  course.  Any  losses  or  breakages  are  the  responsibility  of  the  student.  

Tools  etc  will  stay  on  the  property  of  North  Tec  for  the  duration  of  the  course  and  are  not  to  be  taken  home.    

 

Additional  Costs  If  you  do  not  already  have  an  NZQA  registration  number,  we  advise  you  to  register  with  them,  this  will  cost  $25.00.  

Course  Equipment  and  Safety  Equipment  An  initial  basic  stationery  kit  along  with  a  standard  tool  kit  consisting  of  earmuffs,  safety  glasses  and  standard  tools  and  apron  will  be  provided.  A  pair  of  safety  boots  will  also  be  issued.      

Graduates  retain  the  hand  tools,  boots  and  apron  at  course  completion.  

Please  Note:    

The  trade  drawing  set  squares  and  the  F  X  82  MS  Scientific  Calculators  remain  the  property  of  NorthTec  and  the  Elementary  Construction  course.    

These  do  not  form  a  part  of  the  student’s  property  to  take  away  at  the  end  of  the  course  nor  are  they  to  be  removed  from  course  activities  or  taken  home  during  the  duration  of  the  course.  

 

 

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The  Correct  footwear  must  be  worn  at  all  times  on  this  course.  

 

Health  and  Safety  You  must  wear  approved  safety  boots,  with  socks,  on  the  course  at  all  times.  Any  student  not  complying  (e.g.  wearing  Jandals,  canvas  shoes,  or  bare  feet)  will  be  sent  off  site  during  practical  work.    

NorthTec  has  obligations  under  the  current  Occupation  Health  &  Safety  Legislation.    This  legislation  dictates  specific  clothing,  safety  and  behaviour  requirements  be  met  in  classrooms  and  on  any  building  sites.    

A  Site  induction,  including  Hazard  Identification  will  be  carried  out  at  each  new  Site.  

All  cell  phones  must  be  turned  off  during  all  class  and  course  times.      

Specific  Guidelines  for  Students  in  the  Elementary  Construction  Area  A.  Workshops  

Safety  

All  new  students  must  familiarise  themselves  with  the  fire  exits,  muster  points  and  first  aid  stations.  

High  safety  standards  and  appropriate  behavioural  standards  are  expected  at  all  times.  

Any  student  displaying  dangerous  or  unsafe  work  habits  will  be  subject  to  the  disciplinary  procedures  identified  in  the  Student  Diary.    

 

 

Tools  and  Equipment  

Hand  tools  are  to  be  accounted  for  daily,  prior  to  lock  up.  

Damage  and  or  loss  of  tools/equipment  shall  be  reported  to  the  tutor  immediately.  

Hand  tools  shall  be  maintained  and  kept  in  working  order  by  the  student  responsible.  

 

Security  

All  windows  and  doors  are  to  be  checked  and  locked  at  the  end  of  each  day.  

Housekeeping  

The  community  workshop  is  to  be  left  swept  and  tidy  at  the  end  of  each  lesson.  

 

 

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Rubbish  drums  are  to  be  emptied  as  appropriate.  

Smoking  is  not  permitted  in  any  part  of  the  workshop.  Smoking  in  dedicated  areas  only  on  campus  and  site.  

All  portable  tools  will  be  returned  to  the  designated  place  of  storage  when  not  in  use.  

Work  benches  will  be  left  clean  (underneath  and  on  top).  

Dust  and  debris  must  be  swept  up  and  placed  in  bins.  

 

B.  Classroom  

Housekeeping  

The  classroom  is  to  be  kept  tidy  at  all  times  and  swept  weekly.  

 

Security  

Windows  and  side  doors  are  to  be  locked  at  the  end  of  the  day.

 

C.  Storage  

Housekeeping  

All  portable  tools  are  to  be  returned  to  their  proper  place  when  not  in  use.    The  floor  area  is  to  be  kept  swept  and  tidy  at  all  times.  

 

Security  

The  classroom  and  containers  are  to  be  locked  during  all  breaks.  

 

D.  External  Working  Areas  

Housekeeping  

All  outside  work  areas  must  be  kept  tidy,  free  of  off-­cuts,  etc  at  all  times.  

 

Absences  Unavoidable  absences  will  be  accepted  provided  the  course  tutor  or  administrator  is  informed  as  soon  as  possible  and  the  absence  is  explained  on  the  student’s  return  to  the  course.  

All  absences  will  be  entered  onto  the  student’s  personal  file  and  these  are  taken  into  account  when  compiling  the  student’s  final  course  report.  

 

 

 

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Doctors  or  dentist  appointments  should  be  made  outside  training  time  when  possible.  

If  you  will  be  absent  from  the  course  for  any  reason  please  contact  your  course  tutor.

 Attendance  Regular  and  punctual  attendance  is  a  requirement  for  several  reasons:  

•   80%  attendance  is  a  course  requirement.  •   Employers  expect  this  in  the  work  place  and  this  course  is  intended  to  

develop  student  to  a  work  ready  condition.  •   The  disruption  caused  by  students  arriving  late  to  class  or  leaving  early  on  a  

regular  basis  or  requesting  additional  assistance  to  cover  absences  is  not  acceptable.  

 

 

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Who’s  Who  

Academic  Staff  

Tutor                                                                              Roger  Rhodes                          027  7340015                                    

Programme  Leader         Taina  Savage        027  555  3930  or    

         09  470  3986  

       

Administrative  Staff  

Directorate  Administrator   Michelle  Hollinger    09  470  3604  

Enquiries  and  Enrolments     09  470  3734  or       0800  162  100    Registry       Admissions  Team    09  470  3889  

 

Student  Support  

Student  Success  provides  a  range  of  services  to  support  students  in  their  learning  journeys  and  to  ensure  they  have  every  opportunity  to  succeed.  

 

The  Student  Success  team  consists  of:  

Student  Council   09  470  3875  studentsuccess@northtec.ac.nz  

Anti-­harassment  and  bullying  contact  people   0800  808  856      

Careers  Advisor   0800  808  856  and  ask   for  a  Careers  Advisor  careersnz@northtec.ac.nz  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Additional  Information

Please  refer  to  your  Student  Diary  for  further  information  on  -­    

Academic  Appeals  

Concerns  and  Formal  Complaints  

Aegrotat  Application  

Recognition  of  Prior  Learning  and  Credit  Transfer  

Withdrawal  /  Refund  Policy  

Change  of  Address/Name  

Parking  

Smoking  

Security  

Library  and  Student  Facilities  

 

These  above  publications  contain  important  information  about  facilities  and  services  that  are  available  and  your  rights  and  responsibilities  as  a  student  at  NorthTec.  

 

BE  SURE  TO  READ  THEM  

 

 

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Confidentiality  Statement  All  results  that  are  held  by  the  Polytechnic  are  confidential  to  the  student.    Any  results  that  are  passed  on  to  the  Ministry  of  Education  for  statistical  reasons  will  be  in  a  format  where  individual  identities  are  not  revealed.  

Express  permission  to  use  information  about  students  is  obtained  from  students  at  registration,  allowing  disclosure  to  the  NZQA  and  the  agencies  specified  in  S97  of  the  Privacy  Act.  

If  a  situation  arises  that  is  not  covered  by  the  above,  specific  permission  is  sought  from  the  student.