About the course
About the course
This VCE VET program will prepare you for a career in the building and construction industry.
The course will include an introduction to the industry and workplace safety. In addition to the industry required White Card, you will learn from industry professionals, a range of topic including using hand and power carpentry tools, sub floor construction, wall and roof framing, installing 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:
04 Apr 2020 at 12:00AM AEST
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Qualification Issued on Completion
Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Specialising in Carpentry) - partial completion only
Course Length and Classes
Part time: 2 years
VETDSS courses follow the same term structure as Secondary Schools
Wednesday morning 9.00am to 12.30pm or afternoon 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Year 2 students will be required to attend 3 days during the Term 1 and Term 2 school holidays.
Entry Requirements
This course can only be completed as part of your secondary school studies in years 10, 11 and 12. You must have the approval of your school to enrol in the course.
Pathways
Successful completion will enable you to progress to an apprenticeship CPC30211 – Certificate III in Carpentry or CPC40110 – Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building).
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.
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 22338VIC – Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship.
- 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) required. Details will be supplied upon enrolment.
Course Structure
- CPCCCM1012A Work Effectively And Sustainably In The Construction Industry20.0 hours
- CPCCCM1014A Conduct Workplace Communication20.0 hours
- VU22022 Identify And Handle Carpentry Tools And Equipment100.0 hours
- VU22025 Construct Basic Wall Frames48.0 hours
- VU22026 Construct A Basic Roof Frame40.0 hours
- VU22028 Install Basic Window And Door Frames24.0 hours
- VU22030 Carry Out Basic Demolition For Timber Structures20.0 hours
Year 2 (Continuing 2019 Students only)
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