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CERTIFICATE II in BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION (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.

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

    VCE UNITS

    Units 1 & 2

    DAY & TIME

    Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

    LOCATION

    Victoria University Polytechnic Building 1, 235 Hoppers Lane Hoppers Crossing


    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

    VCE UNITS

    Units 3 & 4

    DAY & TIME

    Wednesday 8.30am - 3.30pm Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

    LOCATION

    Victoria University Polytechnic Building 1, 235 Hoppers Lane Hoppers Crossing


    Units & Assessments

    CODE

    MODULE NAME

    HOURS

    SCORED ASSESSMENT

    CPCCM1012A

    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

    20

    N

    VU22016

    Erect and safely use working platforms

    24

    N

    VU22015

    Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings

    25

    N

    VU22025

    Construct basic wall frames

    48

    N

    VU22026

    Construct a basic roof frame

    40

    N

    VU22029

    Install Interior fixings

    40

    N

    VU22030

    Carry out basic demolition of timber structures

    20

    N

    VU22028

    Install basic window and door frames

    24

    N

    VU22027

    Install basic external cladding

    24

    N

    VU22014

    Prepare for work in the building and construction industry

    16

    N


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