CERTIFICATE II in BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP (CARPENTRY) {VICTORIA UNIVERSITY}
Certificate Code:
22614VIC
RTO:
3113- Victoria University
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Strongly recommended.
VCAA strongly recommends that students undertake a minimum of 80 hours of SWL over the duration of the VCE
VET Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry). Secondary Schools are required to organise Structured Workplace Learning.
Course Description
This program aims to provide basic industry
skills and knowledge specific to the carpentry
industry and can contribute to gaining an
apprenticeship in the building and construction
industries (Certificate III level).
Career Pathways
The immediate pathway and career opportunity is into a full-time apprenticeship in carpentry. You may receive training credits which reduces the off-the-job training requirement. Other career paths within the construction industry include building site maintenance, foremanship, building administration, estimation, building inspection, drafting (architectural) and electronic.
Program Requirements
Additional Costs: Protective clothing and minor equipment may also need to be purchased.
Program Requirements: This course includes the delivery of First Aid & Construction Induction (White Card).
Equipment: Personal protective clothing and equipment to
be supplied by student:
Overalls or workpants with rule pocket, Safety
boots, PPE – earplugs, face mask for dust
protection, safety glasses.
Equipment and books to be supplied by
student: 1 metre folding ruler and 8 metre tape,
calculator, A4 ring binder, ballpoint pen and
notebook, pencils carpenter’s and 2H and HB,
set square 45º x 200mm (Staedler 56732-45),
scale rule (Kent M62), nail punch, set of drill
bits (up to 6mm) / Countersink bit (for timber)
/ Pozidrive bit (no. 2)
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Not scored assessment.
Location
Units & Assessments
CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
SCORED ASSESSMENT
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
20
N
CPCWHS1001
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
6
N
HLTAID010
Provide basic emergency life support
12
N
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
8
N
VU23320
Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment
100
N
VU23322
Construct basic sub-floor
48
N
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
20
N
VU23329
Construct basic formwork for concreting
40
N
VU23321
Perform basic setting out
24
N
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
20
N
Location
Units & Assessments
CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
SCORED ASSESSMENT
VU23312
Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
18
N
VU23314
Erect and safely use working platforms
24
N
VU23313
Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
25
N
VU23323
Construct basic wall frames
48
N
VU23324
Construct a basic roof frame
40
N
VU23327
Install Interior fixings
40
N
VU23328
Dismantle basic timber structures
20
N
VU23326
Install basic window and door frames
24
N
VU23325
Install basic external cladding
24
N