LAND BASED TRAINING LIMITED PROGRAMME REGULATIONS

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1 LAND BASED TRAINING LIMITED PROGRAMME REGULATIONS 1 PROGRAMME DETAILS 1.1 Programme title Basic Residential Property Maintenance with BCATS 1.2 Programme code NC Level of programme Credits of programme Version NZSCED Subject Classification Effective date These Programme Regulations are effective from January Course Fees Not Applicable 1.9 Qualification NZQF Ref Title Level Credit Version 1450 National Certificate in Basic Residential Property Maintenance (Level 2) with an optional strand in Basic Construction Project Work PROGRAMME AIM AND OBJECTIVES 2.1 Aim The programme is designed for people who wish to develop basic skills and knowledge in residential property maintenance with optional BCATS projects. It will be delivered in a Marae setting, and will build general life, work, and study skills in a holistic learning and support environment

2 2.2 Content Students will learn foundation knowledge and basic skills in safe working practices; use of specified machinery; residential maintenance including roofing, glazing, flooring, plumbing, concrete works and carpentry with optional BCATS projects Students will apply their basic skills and knowledge in the planning, completion, and quality checking of a minor building project. Students will deepen their understanding of Marae protocol and cultural awareness. 2.3 Outcome Graduates will be ready to enter employment at a supervised level in the general field of property maintenance, or to enter higher study in one of the fields covered in this programme, or in some other entry level programme. 3 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 3.1 Programme Length and Delivery Modes This programme will be delivered on the following basis, according to the mode of delivery: Delivery Method Type of Study Course Length: Total weeks Recess Teaching weeks Average hours per week: Classroom face to face Self directed learning Total hours per week Total hours per course Total course hours Face to Face Intramural 31 weeks 1 week 30 weeks 30 hours 2 hours 32 hours hours Depending on BCATS option Start Date March 2015 End Date October 2015 Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 2 of 10

3 3.2 Schedule of courses offered Course Code Course Name Level Core Compulsory (must complete all courses) NZQA Credits RPM2.001 Health & Safety 2 4 RPM2.002 Start Work in a New Workplace 1 3 RPM2.003 Select and Maintain Tools 2 12 RPM2.004 Handle Construction Materials 2 2 RPM2.005 Understand and Use Specified Fixed Machinery 2 6 RPM2.006 Project Planning 2 4 RPM2.007 Ground Maintenance 2 5 RPM2.008 Flooring Maintenance 2 4 RPM2.009 Residential Cleaning 2 4 RPM2.010 Carpentry Maintenance 2 5 RPM2.011 Electrical Maintenance 2 5 RPM2.012 Glazing Maintenance 2 3 RPM2.013 Painting & Decorating 2 5 RPM2.014 Plumbing Maintenance 2 5 RPM2.015 Roofing Maintenance 2 4 Elective One BCATS Projects (Must complete course 16 and one other) RPM2.016 Construct Timber Garden Furniture 2 8 RPM2.017 Concrete Work 2 4 RPM2.018 Erect Basic Retaining Walls 2 4 RPM2.019 Lay Paving Blocks 2 4 Elective Two BCATS Projects (Choose one of the following) RMP2.020 Erect Basic Residential Fence and Gate 2 7 RPM2.021 Erect and Space Timber Decking 2 8 RPM2.022 Construct a Utility Building 2 8 Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 3 of 10

4 3.3 Schedule of courses including units standards and National Certificate requirements Code Title Level Version NZQA Credits Core Compulsory RPM2.001 Health & Safety Demonstrate knowledge of and carry out health and safety procedures for a building construction site RPM2.002 Start Work in a New Workplace Start work in a new workplace RPM2.003 Select and Maintain Tools Identify, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects Identity, select, maintain, and use portable power tools for BCATS projects RPM2.004 Handle Construction Materials Handle construction materials RPM2.005 Understand and Use Specified Fixed Machinery Demonstrate knowledge of and use specified fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects RPM2.006 Project Planning Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS RPM2.007 Ground Maintenance Perform basic residential grounds maintenance under RPM2.008 Flooring Maintenance Perform basic residential flooring maintenance under RMP2.009 Residential Cleaning Perform basic residential cleaning under RPM2.010 Carpentry Maintenance Perform basic residential carpentry maintenance under RPM2.011 Electrical Maintenance 2 5 Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 4 of 10

5 Code Title Level Version Perform basic residential electrical maintenance under NZQA Credits RPM2.012 Glazing Maintenance Perform basic residential glazing maintenance under RPM2.013 Painting and Decorating Perform basic residential painting and decorating under RPM2.014 Plumbing Maintenance Perform basic residential plumbing maintenance under RMP2.015 Roofing Maintenance 2 4 Perform basic residential roofing maintenance under Elective One Basic Construction Project Work (must complete course 16 and one other) RMP2.016 Construct Timber Garden Furniture Construct timber garden furniture and items of basic construction equipment as a BCATS project RMP2.017 Concrete Work Complete minor concrete works as a BCATS project RMP2.018 Erect Basic Retaining Walls Erect basic gardening edge retaining walls as BCATS projects RMP2.019 Lay Paving Blocks Lay paving blocks as a BCATS project Elective Two Basic Construction Project Work (choose one of the following) RMP2.020 Erect Basic Residential Fence and Gate Erect and maintain a basic residential fence and gate as BCATS project RMP2.021 Erect and Space Timber Decking Erect a spaced residential timber deck up to one metre high as a BCATS project RMP2.022 Construct a Utility Building Construct a non-consent timber framed utility building as a BCATS project Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 5 of 10

6 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF QUALIFICATION 4.1 Courses credit values and levels to be obtained NZQF Credits to achieve the National Certificate in Basic Residential Property Maintenance (Level 2) with an optional strand in Basic Construction Project Work Courses Core Compulsory to achieve the National Certificate in Basic Residential Property Maintenance (Level 2) Programme Requirements 71 Elective One BCATS Projects 12 Elective Two BCATS Projects 7 Minimum credits for Basic Residential Property Maintenance with BCATS Programme 90 Note students are able to obtain the National Certificate in Basic Residential Property Maintenance (Level 2) by achieving the 71 core compulsory credits only. 4.2 Additional Certificates / Qualifications Not Applicable. 4.3 Attendance criteria Tutors will inform students at enrolment of their expectations about attendance and the implications if they are not met. Theory components of this programme are delivered during class contact time. Attendance is compulsory. 4.4 Practical/off-site requirements Practical components of this programme are delivered at an approved workshop facility. Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 6 of 10

7 4.5 Compulsory and elective courses Core Compulsory RMP2.001 Health & Safety RMP2.002 Start Work in New Workplace RMP2.003 Select and Maintain Hand Tools RMP2.004 Handle Construction Materials RMP2.005 Understand and Use Specified Fixed Machinery RMP2.006 Project Planning RMP2.007 Ground Maintenance RMP2.008 Flooring Maintenance RMP2.009 Residential Cleaning RMP2.010 Carpentry Maintenance RMP2.011 Electrical Maintenance RMP2.012 Glazing Maintenance RMP2.013 Painting and Decorating RMP2.014 Plumbing Maintenance RMP2.015 Roofing Maintenance Elective One BCATS Minimum of 2 courses RMP2.016 Construct Timber Garden Furniture RMP2.017 Concrete Work RMP2.018 Erect Basic Retaining Wall RMP2.019 Lay Paving Blocks Elective Two BCATS Minimum of 1 course RMP2.020 Erect Basic Residential Fence and Gate RMP2.021 Erect and Space Timber Decking RMP2.022 Construct a Utility Building Total = 71 Total = 8 Total = Time limits for completion of the programme 30 teaching weeks. Students maybe granted an extension of up to 1 month at the discretion of the course tutor. Students must enter and finish the programme at the set dates as per clause 3.1 Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 7 of 10

8 5 ENTRY AND SELECTION CRITERIA 5.1 Entry criteria Applicants Must: Be aged 16 years and over Have left school Meet student residence requirements Meet the relevant funding pool requirements Academic Achievement Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, require an ELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5 or above (or equivalent) for enrolment. Tertiary Education Commission eligibility criteria may apply, please contact Land Based Training on for further information. Life Skills/Work Experience Applicants must have a desire to work in the building industry. 5.2 Selection criteria All applicants will be required to attend a formal interview with the course Field Officer and / or Tutor. Where there are more applicants than places available, a waiting list will be kept. Priority will be given to applicants in order of application receipt and those who are 19 years of age and over. 6 ASSESSMENT OF PRIOR LEARNING (APL) 6.1 Provisions for advising prospective applicants Opportunities for Assessment of Prior Learning are as per LBT s Policy MOD Assessment of Prior Learning. Students are also advised through their Trainee Manual. Recognition of prior learning will only be granted to trainees who demonstrate that they have met the required performance criteria. Trainees are required to undertake an assessment (theory and/or practical) to determine their level of competency. A Record of Learning is required for cross credit or credit transfer arrangements. 6.2 Provisions for application and consideration A completed APL application form must be submitted to LBT. Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 8 of 10

9 7 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Assessment method The assessment contained within this programme is competency based. This qualification will be delivered face to face with theory and practical assessments as well as some self directed learning required by the students. Practical assessments will be taught via on-job assessments through workplace sponsors. 7.2 Requirements for submission/return of assessed work Assessments must be submitted on the due date and be completed by the individual seeking credit for that work. Under normal circumstances assessed work will be handed back within two weeks of the due date. 7.3 Departures from prescribed assessment Students with disabilities or recognised conditions of impairment may receive assistance during assessment. In exceptional circumstances, with the prior approval of the Manager, students may be able to complete an assessment in Te Reo Maori, or in sign language. 7.4 Reassessments and resubmissions Trainees are required to meet all the performance criteria in order to demonstrate competency in each element of a unit standard. Should a trainee not meet all the criteria, they will be given the opportunity for a reassessment of the particular area in which they did not demonstrate competency. Reassessment may be undertaken by students in accordance with LBT s Policy MOD7.01 Assessment. 7.5 Appeal of assessments Students may lodge an appeal of assessment result in accordance with LBT s Policy MOD7.01 Assessment. 7.6 Grades Grades will be allocated using competency-based assessment methodology as per LBT Assessment Policy and Procedure. 7.7 Weighting of course work and final examinations to final grades Course work comprises 100% of the assessment. 7.8 Aegrotat Passes Where a trainee is unable to undertake an assessment (for justified reasons such as medical conditions) under prescribed conditions e.g. field trip setting, marae stays, the Tutor may approve competency being assessed under alternative conditions, e.g. delaying assessment date for students, oral assessment on main points of performance criteria, rescheduling field trips or joining the student in with another class. Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 9 of 10

10 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY 8.1 Requirements and responsibilities Students must comply with any health and safety requirements for specific courses detailed in LBT s policy LER Trainee Code of Conduct. This policy will be published in the Trainee Manual. 9 TRANSITION ARRANGEMENTS 9.1 Description of any transition arrangements Not applicable. 10 MONITORING AND MODERATION 10.1 Provisions for an external monitor External moderation will be attended by a Land Based Training representative as and when required Moderation plan Internal moderation is undertaken as per LBT s Policy MOD Moderation. External moderation is undertaken in accordance with the relevant CMR (AMAP) or NZQA moderation requirements. 11 OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME 11.1 Special requirements There are no special requirements. 12 PATHWAYS On completion of the Qualification, students can pathway to other qualifications as shown below: National Certificate in Building, Construction, and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 1368] National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) [Ref: 0016] National Certificate in Cleaning and Caretaking (Level 3) [Ref: 0754] National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 0174] National Certificate in Flooring (Introductory) [Ref: 1126] National Certificate in Glass and Glazing (Introduction) (Level 2) [Ref: 0997] National Certificate in Sports Turf (Introduction to Turf Care) (Level 3) [Ref: 0700] National Certificate in Painting with optional strands in Wall Coverings, Spray Techniques, Specialised Coatings, and Industrial Coatings [Ref: 1071] National Certificate in Joinery with strands in Cabinetry, Exterior Joinery, and Stairs [Ref: 0387] National Certificate in Plumbing [Ref; 0202] National Certificate in Roofing (Installer) with strands in Concrete Roof Tiling; Metal Roofing and Cladding; Metal Roof Tiling; Membrane Roofing; Liquid Membrane Roofing; Torch on Membrane Roofing; and Shingle Roofing; and with optional strands in Translucent Roofing; and Foreperson [Ref: 0375] Land Based Training Limited Version 3 Page 10 of 10