This VCE VET program specialising in carpentry, will prepare you for a career in the building and construction industry. Topics include industry and workplace safety, the use of hand and power carpentry tools, sub floor construction, wall and roof framing, installation of window frames and doorframes, formwork for concreting, workplace documents and plans.
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Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:15 GMT
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Upon successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from Box Hill Institute.
Part time: 2 years - partial completion
VDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools
Tuesday 5:00pm - 8:30pm Box Hill (Year 1 only)
Wednesday 8:05am–11:55am Box Hill or Lilydale
Wednesday 1:30pm - 5:20pm Box Hill or Lilydale
Thursday 5:00pm - 8:30pm Box Hill (Year 1 only)
Applications for VDSS courses are to be submitted directly to your secondary school. The school will then enrol you in the course.
This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.
For secondary school students, please speak to your school’s VET coordinator or Careers Counsellor to apply for this course. If you are home schooling, please submit an enquiry online to learn how to apply for this course.
Successful completion will enable you to progress to an apprenticeship Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) or Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120).
This 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.
Students undertaking 22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (partial completion) in the VCE VET Building and Construction program are eligible for up to six VCE VET units on their VCE or VCE VM statement of results:
VCE VET credit will accrue in the following order: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 1 and 2. These units of credit may be accumulated over more than one year.
The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.
Please contact your secondary school regarding fees for this program
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required. Students will be advised of the details of PPE requirements in a welcome letter.
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