CERTIFICATE II in BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION (CARPENTRY)
Certificate Code:
22614VIC
RTO:
3044 The Gordon
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Strongly Recommended.
Minimum of 10 days’ work placement spread over two years is strongly recommended within this program. Work placement may occur during the term holidays.
Course Description
This course will equip you with comprehensive skills and knowledge to enter the carpentry or building trades. The course is designed to enhance your carpentry and/or associated building trades prospects and gives you an introduction to the industry specific trade skills such as hand and power tools and also the requirements of occupational health and safety procedures within the industry.
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
Program Requirements: This course includes the delivery of First Aid & Construction Induction (White Card). If you already have completed these units previously it is a great benefit! You MUST email vetinschools@gordontafe.edu.au your USI Transcript or Statement of Attainment prior to starting the course.
Additional Costs: Protective clothing and minor equipment may also need to be purchased.
Holiday Training (may be subject to change) Holiday training may be expected for this course and will be confirmed at a later date.
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Not scored assessment.
Contribution to VCE: On completion of the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship) students will receive recognition of up to five units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence and an ATAR increment (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four). These credits must be confirmed with the VET Coordinator at your school.
Contribution to VCE VM is determined by the number of units successfully completed. When a student has been assessed as competent in units totalling 100 nominal hours, this will contribute one VCE VM unit towards satisfactory completion of VCE VM.
Location
VCE UNITS
UNITS 1 & 2
DAY & TIME
Wednesday
8:30am – 12:30pm 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday - 1.00pm -5:00pm
(This option will allow the students to complete the course at the endof term 3 and they will not be required to attend holiday training)
DELIVERY SCHOOL
THOMAS CARR COLLEGE
Trade Training Centre
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored
Assessment
CPCCOHS2001A
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the
construction industry
20
N
VU23320
Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment
100
N
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
8
N
VU23313
Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
25
N
VU23321
Perform basic setting out
24
N
VU23312
Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
16
N
Location
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
Scored Assessment
CPCCCM1014A
Conduct workplace communication
20
N
VU22025
Construct basic wall frames
48
N
VU22028
Install basic window and door frames
24
N
CPCCCM1015A
Carry out measurements and calculations
20
N
VU22027
Install basic external cladding
24
N
CPCCCM1012A
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
20
N
HLTAID010
Provide basic emergency life support
12
N
VU22026
Construct a basic roof frame
40
N