About the course
About the course
This carpentry course will prepare you for a carpentry apprenticeship. Our building and construction (carpentry) pre-apprenticeship course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to prepare you for work or further study within the building and construction industry.
Your carpentry course will include an introduction to the industry and workplace safety. You will learn from industry professionals how to:
- perform industry calculations
- use hand and power carpentry tools
- develop your communication skills.
You will cover topics such as:
- sub-floor construction
- wall and roof framing
- installing window frames and doorframes
- formwork for concreting
- workplace documents and plans
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
16 Aug 2019 at 02:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
January, March, June & September
Part time: 14 weeks (the time taken to complete this course will vary depending on your input)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Career Outcomes
The certificate provides an understanding of the building and construction industry, and provides the necessary skills and knowledge to seek employment as an apprentice carpenter, or work within similar roles in the building and construction industry.
Entry Requirements
You must be at least 15 years of age.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
Successful completion will enable you to progress to an apprenticeship (Certificate III in General Construction), Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or Diploma of Building and Construction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Free TAFE^ | $0.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $1,600.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $320.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $463.20 |
| Retain Course Items*** | $93.00 |
* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
You must complete 20 units
- CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations20.0 hours
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out measurements and perform simple calculations to determine task and material requirements for a job in a construction work environment.
- CPCCOHS2001A Apply ohs requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry20.0 hours
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
- CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry20.0 hours
- CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication20.0 hours
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures8.0 hours
- VU22014 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry16.0 hours
- VU22015 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings25.0 hours
- VU22016 Erect and safely use working platforms24.0 hours
- VU22022 Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment100.0 hours
- VU22023 Perform basic setting out24.0 hours
- VU22024 Construct basic sub-floor48.0 hours
- VU22025 Construct basic wall frames48.0 hours
- VU22026 Construct a basic roof frame40.0 hours
- VU22027 Install basic external cladding24.0 hours
- VU22028 Install basic window and door frames24.0 hours
- VU22029 Install interior fixings40.0 hours
- VU22030 Carry out basic demolition for timber structures20.0 hours
- VU22031 Construct basic formwork for concreting40.0 hours
- HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support12.0 hours
- PCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry6.0 hours
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