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CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this Certificate II allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery and shop fitting as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.

This Certificate II is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a Construction Industry Australian Apprenticeship.

Hours 240 hours Training Package CPC
Type Board Developed Course Work Placement Mandatory 70 hours
Unit Value

2 unit Preliminary

2 unit HSC

 SBAT Opportunity to complete a School Based Apprenticeships or a Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC
Specialisation SBATs Only - must be employed as School Based Apprentice Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam Yes ATAR Yes

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Enjoy practical work
  • Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
  • Able to work with your hands
  • Good sense of balance and ability to work at heights
  • Good at mathematics
  • Good health and eyesight
  • Able to work as part of a team

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Work with hand and power tools
  • Follow supervisors direction
  • Complete a basic construction project
  • Understand plans and take measurements
  • Apply safety principles

STUDY PATHWAYS

  • Certificate III in Carpentry
  • Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
  • Certificate III in Shopfitting
  • Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

CAREER PATHWAYS

  • Carpentry
  • Bricklaying and Blocklaying
  • Wall and Floor Tiling
  • Solid Plastering
  • Builder