Certificate II in Construction (CPC20108) [Pre-Apprenticeship][Australian Student]

The Certificate II course gives students the experience of working in the building and construction industry. It is an excellent introduction to a Certificate III course or an Apprenticeship for student s who wish to take up a trade.

With the Certificate II qualification, students may confidently seek employment in the industry as:

• Trades assistant
• Builder’s labourer
• Construction assistant

In this course you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and organise work, read and interpret plans and specifications, make measurements and calculations, use and select various construction tools and materials, complete simple concrete works, apply Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies and procedures, carry out basic demolition, work safely from heights, place and fix reinforcement materials, erect and dismantle scaffolding, and to operate explosive power tools. You will also obtain an OH&S card (commonly known as a white card) which gives you permission to work on any building site in Australia. You will also acquire the basic work place skills relevant to working on a construction site.

Students at TIV all receive, at no extra cost, an industry starting kit comprising:

• All required Personal Protection Equipment (Safety Boots, Safety Clothing, Hard Hat and Safety Glasses);
• A Basic Tool Kit
• The training to gain an OH&S Induction Card (White Card)
• All Training Materials and Texts

PREREQUISITE	Minimum year 10 or equivalent; No previous building experience required
DURATION	Approximately 12 Weeks
COURSE FEES Funded Students Non-funded Students	$105.00 (with Health Care Card);$875.00 (without Health Care Card). Please contact the TIV office if you want further information about funding eligibility. __________________________________________________________________________ $4,900.00. Course Fees cover the cost of tuition fees, tools of trade, text books, protective clothing and GST. Fees are quoted as at January 2011 and may be subject to change.

 

ELIGIBLITY FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Government funded places are available if you are: Aged under 20 on 1 January in the year in which the course you wish to study commences. Aged 20 and over if the course you wish to study is higher than the highest qualification you already hold. For example, you would be eligible for a funded place in the Certificate II course if the highest qualification you already hold in any field is Certificate I or lower. A Job Network referral meeting the above requirements, in which case all fees are waived. For clarification regarding eligibility for a State Government funded place in this course, view the VTG Student Fact Sheet (PDF, 275kB) from Skills Victoria for details For further information contact the TIV office.

 

If you are ready to apply, complete the Application Form. If you want more information read on:

In this course you will cover these units

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Unit Name
CPCCCM1002A	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1003A	Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1004A	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1005A	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2005A	Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCCM2006A	Apply basic leveling procedures
CPCCCO2003A	Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures.
ELECTIVE UNITS
CPCCCM2009A	Carry out basic demolition
CPCCCM2008A	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM1006A	Work safely at heights
CPCCSP2003A	Prepare surfaces for plastering
CPCCCM2007A	Use explosive power tools
CPCCSF2004A	Place and fix reinforcement materials

Delivery

This qualification is delivered within a classroom and simulated workplace environment. A training plan detailing the training dates and associated units of competency will be provided at your Induction day.

How to Apply

Complete our Application Form and return it to TIV by fax: (03) 9399 9566, or by email: info@tradeinstitute.vic.edu.au, or post: Po Box 3158, Newport West, VIC 3015, or in person to TIV at 195 Champion Road, Williamstown North, VIC 3016.

Required Information for Students

Please refer to Required Information.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• Have you been working in the building and construction industry?
• Do you have a minimum of 4 years experience in this field?
• Are you interested in having your experience assessed as to whether it counts towards your qualification?

If so, TIV offers prospective students the opportunity to obtain RPL on current skills, Government Funding maybe available to eligible applicants. Please refer to the following RPL Information to find out more.

Credit Transfer (CT)

• Do you hold a qualification for one or more of the units on offer?
• Do you have a certificate or statement of attainment from a Registered Training Organisation showing these results?

Prospective students may be eligible to receive credit transfer based on existing qualifications. Applicants should provide CT evidence to TIV at the time of application.