CERTIFICATE II IN BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

Course Code 22614VIC

Certificate II in Building & Construction Pre-apprenticeship: Is designed to provide learners with skills & knowledge to undertake an apprenticeship within the building & construction industry sectors. The combined skills knowledge of the pre-apprenticeship course is intended to prepare individuals for further training.

Contribution Towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE: VM. 180 nominal hours or above = 2 VET credits

Contribution Towards VPC

Every 90 nominal hours of VET = 1 unit of credit.

Contribution Towards VCE
Students are eligible for up to six VCE VET units on their VCE statement of results:

  • four VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level
  • a VCE VET Unit 3 – 4 sequence

ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a Units 3 & 4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the fourth study score of the primary four studies).

Scored Assessment Available
No

School to Work

Structured Workplace Learning is recommended.

Units may include:

  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  • Identify & handle carpentry tools & equipment
  • Provide basic emergency life support
  • Construct basic wall frames
  • Construct a basic roof frame
  • Perform basic setting out

Note: Units of Competency are subject to change

PPE & Other Equipment
Safety boots required. Appropriate work wear clothing.
Other equipment as detailed by RTO.

Additional Requirements
Students must undertake a pre-training review & a Language, Literacy & Numeracy evaluation.

Possible Study Pathways 

  • Certificate III in Carpentry
  • Certificate IV in Building & Construction
  • Diploma of Building & Construction
  • Architecture
  • Building Engineering
  • Interior Design

Potential Career Paths

  • Builder
  • Building Site Manager/Administrator
  • Building Inspector
  • Landscaper
  • Foreman

Program Structure
2 years

RTO

Skillinvest
Code – 4192

RTO Contact
1300 135 008

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