13 BCATS

13 BCATS

Building Construction and Applied Trade Skills (BCATS) is a full year course based on the practical application of skills learned while completing a project. The focus will be accuracy, safe workshop practices and the satisfaction of completing a quality product. 

You will begin by discussing with your teacher what a suitable level three project might look like. This may be in the form of a single larger design, or two smaller projects that are of a similar difficulty. The project will include hand tool work including plane, chisel and power tool techniques. The hand and power tool skills covered are directly applicable to a number of career paths in the building industry. Selecting materials, making cutting lists and choosing techniques are all part of this course.

The course includes relevant industry related written theory that is designed to complement and extend the practical elements of the courses, thereby extending overall knowledge. BCATS is a trades based course that requires you to self-manage, take personal responsibility for yourself, and develop a positive attitude in the workspace.