Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Ben Seymon
Recommended Background: Year 10 Technology
Content: This is an introductory course that focus’ on the introduction of basic outdoor construction concepts. The course assists students to gain skills and knowledge in areas of the Building industry with a view to forging a career in the building, construction and technology Industries Students learn the culture, essential workplace safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning and basic use of tools (concrete mixer, vibrating plates, laser levels, jack hammer, arc welder, brick saw and demolition saw) and materials. Practical activities will involve paving, decking, concreting, retaining walls, fencing, landscaping and irrigation Assessment: Assessment of this course is approximately 60% practical and 40% theoretical concepts covered in Outdoor Construction.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Specialised Skills Task
- Assessment Type 2: Design Folio
In selecting Outdoor Construction, students acknowledge that there will be significant manual labour involved in lessons, with construction of school and community projects.