Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 3 Building

13TBD
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Place, Mr A. Dodds.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students must demonstrate safe work practices in Technology and have gained at least 12 credits in Level 2 Building, or have approval from the Head of Faculty or the Teacher in Charge.

Building

Students are expected to demonstrate a higher level of independence than at Level 2. They will select, use, and apply appropriate tools and techniques to monitor, and document their progress throughout the construction of a mahogany chair.

To successfully gain credits towards NCEA Level 3 and the Vocational Pathways (Manufacturing and Technology, and Construction and Infrastructure), students must complete key stages of the chair construction as well as the required supporting documentation.

Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Furniture Finisher, Joiner, Cabinet Maker



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Material cost for take home product: $50

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.