Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Specialising in Carpentry)
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
| National Code | 22338VIC |
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| Study Areas |
Building & Construction |
| Study Level | Pre-apprenticeship |
| Study Type | Local |
| Study Mode | PT: 14 weeks |
| Course Type | Pre-apprenticeship |
| Campuses | Box Hill Campus |
| 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 |
^ This course is on the 2019 Free TAFE list - find out more.
* 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.
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
January, March, June & September
Part time: 14 weeks
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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 the Institute and CAE 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.
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.
Direct entry
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2
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.
You must complete 20 units
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Title |
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| CPCCCM1015A | CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS | 20.0 |
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. |
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| CPCCOHS2001A | APPLY OHS REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | 20.0 |
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. |
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| CPCCCM1012A | WORK EFFECTIVELY AND SUSTAINABLY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | 20.0 |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry. It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry. Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction. Prerequisites: none |
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| CPCCCM1014A | CONDUCT WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION | 20.0 |
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| CPCCCM2006 | APPLY BASIC LEVELLING PROCEDURES | 8.0 |
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| VU22014 | PREPARE FOR WORK IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | 16.0 |
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| VU22015 | INTERPRET AND APPLY BASIC PLANS AND DRAWINGS | 25.0 |
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| VU22016 | ERECT AND SAFELY USE WORKING PLATFORMS | 24.0 |
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| VU22022 | IDENTIFY AND HANDLE CARPENTRY TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT | 100.0 |
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| VU22023 | PERFORM BASIC SETTING OUT | 24.0 |
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| VU22024 | CONSTRUCT BASIC SUB-FLOOR | 48.0 |
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| VU22025 | CONSTRUCT BASIC WALL FRAMES | 48.0 |
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| VU22026 | CONSTRUCT A BASIC ROOF FRAME | 40.0 |
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| VU22027 | INSTALL BASIC EXTERNAL CLADDING | 24.0 |
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| VU22028 | INSTALL BASIC WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES | 24.0 |
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| VU22029 | INSTALL INTERIOR FIXINGS | 40.0 |
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| VU22030 | CARRY OUT BASIC DEMOLITION FOR TIMBER STRUCTURES | 20.0 |
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| VU22031 | CONSTRUCT BASIC FORMWORK FOR CONCRETING | 40.0 |
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| HLTAID002 | PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT | 12.0 |
| CPCCWHS1001 | PREPARE TO WORK SAFELY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY | 6.0 |