BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SKILLS (BSK) Rationale Technologies have been an integral part of society for as long as humans have had the desire create products to improve their own and others’ quality of life. In an increasingly technological and complex world. It is important to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with traditional and contemporary tools and materials used by Australian building and construction industries to create structures. The engineering manufacturing industry transforms raw materials into the buildings and structures wanted by society. The subject focuses on the underpinning industry practices and production processes required to create, maintain, and repair the built environment. This subject provides students with the unique opportunity to experience the challenge and personal satisfaction of undertaking practical work while developing beneficial vocational and life skills. Pathways A course of study in Building and Construction Skills can establish a basis for further education and employment in civil, residential or commercial building and construction fields. These include roles such as bricklayer, plasterer, concreter, painter & decorator, carpenter, joiner, roof tiler, plumber, steel fixer, landscaper and electrician. Course Structure Building and Construction Skills UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 Topics Topics Topics Topics Building and construction Building and construction Landscaping. Product The Building and industry, industry quality, Construction Industry, industry introduction, production processes specifications and workplace health and practises and and structure materials to suit the safety, safe safety quality quality, expectations and working practices and longevity procedures, Building and construction Building and expected by customers interpersonal skills industry, construction, when selecting materials, product and communication, products and Building and construction structure quality. teamwork, professionals industry, Communication and specifications and simulated residential teamwork, materials on Communication and building and concreting and form‐ residential construction teamwork in construction site work projects construction workplaces experience Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Practical demonstration Practical demonstration Practical demonstration Practical demonstration Project Project Project MSHS Senior Course Guide 37 .