Certificate II in Construction Pathways
and Statement of Attainment Certificate II in Construction
QUALIFICATION CODE CPC20220 | Statement of Attainment: CPC20120
UNIT VALUE 2 Unit Preliminary | 2 Unit HSC
COURSE DURATION 2 years
HOURS 240
ATAR Yes (if you sit the optional HSC course)
COURSE COST Refer to your school for course costs
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.
This course provides you with skills applicable to construction work sites across Australia. It is excellent preparation for gaining an apprenticeship in the construction industry.
Assessments
This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:
- Observation / Student Demonstration
- Questioning
- Written tasks
Units
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 34 units of competency:
- 27 core units; plus
- 7 elective units.
Units of competency include:
- CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation
- CPCCCA3002 Carry out setting out
- CPCCCA3028 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground
- CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
- CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
- CPCCCA3003 Install flooring systems
- CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
- CPCCCA3025 Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
- CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
- CPCCOM3006 Carry out levelling operations
Statement of Attainment towards CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways:
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCCA2002 Use carpentry tools and equipment
- CPCCCA2011 Handle carpentry materials
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
- CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Is this course for you?
What skills will help with this course?
- 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
What career path can I follow with this course?
Trades’ assistants work with carpentry tradespeople by handling construction materials, using tools and equipment, erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground.
What will I learn?
- Construct formwork into which concrete is poured
- Set out an outline of the building on the ground of the site, using string & pegs to allow for excavations
- Build floors, wall frameworks (timber or metal) and roofs, and lay timber floors
- Read plans and specifications to determine the dimensions, materials required and installation processes to be followed
- Install metal and timber windows, sashes and doors
- Construct and erect prefabricated units, such as cottages and houses
- Cut materials with hand and power tools, and assemble, nail, cut or shape parts
- Install door handles, locks, hardware, flooring underlay, insulating material and other fixtures
How can I further my study?
Apprenticeship, for example in:
- Carpentry
- Bricklaying
- Wall and Floor Tiling
- Solid Plastering
- Builder
