Overview
The Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship, carpentry stream, is for both school leavers and mature-age students who wish to build their practical experience and knowledge to ensure their employment opportunities as an apprentice carpenter.
Career opportunities, include:
- apprentice carpenter
- trades assistant in the building industry
- labourer
Pathways to further study:
- CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
- CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery
- CPC30120 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
- CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
- CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling
- CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
- CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
- CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry
- CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
Studying the Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship at Holmesglen
This comprehensive course covers all aspects of domestic carpentry and is the perfect starting point for a career in the building and construction industry. Our pre-apprenticeship course, specialising in carpentry, covers all skills and knowledge required for domestic building, at the entry level, including all the tools and equipment used by carpenters.
Carpenters are the key players in domestic house construction - they're the first on site, and the last to leave.
While carpenters have their specific skills and tasks to perform in the building process, carpenters must have knowledge of all other trades, as a carpenter's work often accommodates the other trades who follow them.
Course structure
Timetable:
4 days per week, for a duration of 3 months, excluding holidays and term breaks.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| CPCCWHS2001 |
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| VU23320 |
Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM2006 |
Apply basic levelling procedures |
| HLTAID010 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
| VU23321 |
Perform basic setting out |
| VU23329 |
Construct basic formwork for concreting |
| VU23322 |
Construct basic sub-floor |
| CPCCOM1014 |
Conduct workplace communication |
| VU23313 |
Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings |
| CPCCOM1015 |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
| VU23323 |
Construct basic wall frames |
| VU23326 |
Install basic window and door frames |
| VU23328 |
Dismantle basic timber structures |
| VU23327 |
Install interior fixings |
| VU23312 |
Prepare for work in the building and construction industry |
| VU23325 |
Install basic external cladding |
| VU23324 |
Construct a basic roof frame |
| VU23314 |
Erect and safely use working platforms |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| VU23320 | Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support |
| VU23321 | Perform basic setting out |
| VU23329 | Construct basic formwork for concreting |
| VU23322 | Construct basic sub-floor |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| VU23313 | Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| VU23323 | Construct basic wall frames |
| VU23326 | Install basic window and door frames |
| VU23328 | Dismantle basic timber structures |
| VU23327 | Install interior fixings |
| VU23312 | Prepare for work in the building and construction industry |
| VU23325 | Install basic external cladding |
| VU23324 | Construct a basic roof frame |
| VU23314 | Erect and safely use working platforms |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On successful completion you will receive a 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction.
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $9,701 | |
| Government subsidised | $2,304 | |
| Concession | $461 | |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.