About the course
About the course
This VCE VET program 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.
Course Details
- Qualification Issued on Completion
- Course Length and Classes
- Entry Requirements
- Pathways
- Career Outcomes
- Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR
- Structured Workplace Learning
- Fees
- Uniform Requirements
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
14 Apr 2021 at 02:00PM AEST
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Qualification Issued on Completion
22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Specialising in Carpentry)
Course Length and Classes
Part time: 2 years
VETDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools
Wednesday morning 8:00am–1:00pm or 1:30pm–6:30pm (Box Hill and Lilydale)
Year 1 students will be required to attend for 5 full days during the Term 2 and Term 3 school holidays.
Year 2 students will be required to attend for 5 full days in the last week of January and 5 full days in the Term 1 school holidays.
Full day – Friday 9am–4:30pm (Box Hill - Year 1 students only)
Full day – Tuesday or Thursday 9am –4:30pm (Lilydale - Year 1 students only) Students who undertake the full day delivery from 9am to 4.30pm are not required to attend during school holidays.
Entry Requirements
This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12.
Pathways
Successful completion will enable you to progress to an apprenticeship Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30211) or Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40110) (Building).
Career Outcomes
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.
Contribution to VCE, VCAL & ATAR
On successful completion of the VCE VET Building and Construction program drawn from the state accredited pre-apprenticeship, students are eligible for:
- the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (22338VIC)
- recognition of up to five units of credit at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence
VCE VET Units accrue in the following order; Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2 and 1. These may be accumulated over more than one year.
Structured Workplace Learning
The VCAA strongly recommends 80 hours of structured workplace learning (SWL) placement over the duration of the program.
Fees
Please contact your secondary school regarding fees for this program
Uniform Requirements
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required. Students will be advised of the details of PPE requirements in a welcome letter.
Course Structure
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry6.0 hours
- CPCCCM1014A Conduct Workplace Communication20.0 hours
- CPCCOHS2001A Apply Ohs Requirements, Policies And Procedures In The Construction Industry20.0 hours
- CPCCCM2006 Apply Basic Levelling Procedures8.0 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
- VU22029 Install Interior Fixings40.0 hours
- VU22031 Construct Basic Formwork For Concreting40.0 hours
- VU22015 Interpret And Apply Basic Plans And Drawings25.0 hours
- VU22028 Install Basic Window And Door Frames24.0 hours
- VU22014 Prepare For Work In The Building And Construction Industry16.0 hours
- CPCCCM1015A Carry Out Measurements And Calculations20.0 hours
- VU22027 Install Basic External Cladding24.0 hours
- CPCCCM1012A Work Effectively And Sustainably In The Construction Industry20.0 hours
- VU22026 Construct A Basic Roof Frame40.0 hours
- HLTAID002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support12.0 hours
- VU22025 Construct Basic Wall Frames48.0 hours
- VU22030 Carry Out Basic Demolition For Timber Structures20.0 hours
- VU22016 Erect And Safely Use Working Platforms24.0 hours
Year 1
Year 2
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