Building Related Trades 1
BRT1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr G. Hind
PrerequisitesOpen Entry - 10ITR preferred
•Practical wood program based on three projects using a range of modern and traditional construction methods. An introduction to modern equipment and fittings.
•Development of practical skills.
•A focus on industry and trade related assessments including health and safety, understanding tools and workshop machine use, specifications and construction techniques and processes.
Will be undertaken in a wood based workshop.
Course Overview
Term 1
• Practical program based on three projects using a range of modern and traditional construction methods. An introduction to modern equipment and fittings.
• Development of practical skills.
• A focus on industry and trade related assessments including health and safety, understanding tools and workshop machine use, specifications and construction techniques and processes.
Will be undertaken in a wood based workshop.
Project 1: Use hand tools skills to complete a wood tray.
Term 2
Project 2: Use power tools and hand tools to complete a Wooden bedside table.
Term 3
Wooden bedside table and
project 3: Use power tools and hand tools to complete Wooden drinks holder.
Term 4
Wooden drinks holder
Pathway
Building Related Trades 2, Engineering Trades 2, Secondary Tertiary (STP)
Career PathwaysRoofer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Landscaper
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$75 materials fee
Pathway Tags
Construction: Scaffolder, Roofer, Boat Builder, Architect, Architectural Technician, Cabinet Maker, Technician/Draughtsperson