Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship

Overview

This course is aimed to provide learners the skills and knowledge required for the carpentry industry. This includes using hand and power tools, taking measurements, and gaining a valuable insight into all aspects of the domestic and commercial building industries. You will learn a wide range of carpentry skills including how to install windows and doors, wall framing, interior fixing and roof framing. Students are given an opportunity to build a portable house in this course. Together with their trainer and fellow students, this portable house will be constructed from the ground-up, supplying ample opportunity for students to learn and get some real hands-on, meaningful experience.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

When You Can Enrol

Apply online now for the course commencing 2024.

Duration

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP, FULL-TIME: 6 Months

Schedule

2024 Dates: 16 July Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Time: 8.30am-4.30pm Venue: Building JW - Cabinet Making shed at Trades Training Centre, 55 Moorefield Park Drive

Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years of age.

Other Information

Students will be required to supply and wear appropriate clothing, as well as work safe boots, safety specs and ear protection. Students will be provided with specific clothing requirements.

Skills developed

Workplace safety, documents, plans, and site induction
Building structures, setting out, sub-floor framing, wall framing, roof framing
Introduction to scaffolding and working with platforms, hands tools and power tools.
External cladding, window and door frames, interior fixings.
Formwork for concreting and leveling.
Demolition and environmental sustainability in carpentry.

Compulsory Units

CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
VU23312 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
VU23313 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
VU23314 Erect and safely use working platforms
VU23320 Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment
VU23321 Perform basic setting out
VU23322 Construct basic sub-floor
VU23323 Construct basic wall frames
VU23324 Construct a basic roof frame
VU23325 Install basic external cladding
VU23326 Install basic window and door frames
VU23327 Install interior fixings
VU23328 Dismantle basic timber structures
VU23329 Construct basic formwork for concreting

Licences/Tickets

Basic Emergency Life Support.
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card).

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $1,122.00 (Tuition $1,122.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $224.40 (Tuition $224.40, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $3,366.00 (Tuition $3,366.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Materials Fees

Reference Books
Class Materials

Careers

Successful completion of this pre-apprenticeship will open up employment and career opportunities for you in the building and construction (carpentry) industry. Successfully completing this course will give you credit towards a carpentry apprenticeship (Certificate III level).

Pathways

This course is a pathway into apprenticeships within the construction industry

Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

Other Relevant Courses

CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

How to apply

Apply via the ‘Apply online now’ button in the course information page. Alternatively, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.