VET Building and Construction

VET Building and Construction

Subject Length: 2 semesters

Subject Fee: $180  (Cost subject to change)

VET Building and Construction aims to provide learners with basic industry specific skills and knowledge to enable transition into an apprenticeship within the building and construction industries at the Certificate III level.

In all technology practical classes, it is mandatory to wear leather school shoes for safety and protection purposes.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Construction Induction Course (White Card)

• Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

• Provide basic emergency life support (First Aid qualification including CPR)

• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

• Carry out measurements and calculations

• Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings

• Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• White Card: Construction Induction Course

• Workplace first aid

• Planning, set-out, sub floor, frame work, and other construction projects and tasks

• Practical based learning in building contexts including renovations

• Australian Standards, National Construction Codes and regulatory compliance tasks and projects

• Vocation incursions and excursions in Building and Construction contexts

• Workbook compilation and submission

Additional Information

Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship – 22614VIC

The VCE VET Building and Construction program aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the building and construction or related industries.

Course Structure

Year 1

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

CPCCWHS2001 Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

VU23312 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry

CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations

VU23313 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings

VU23320 Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment

NB: The units of competency in the program form Units 1–2 for VCE recognition purposes. Credit will accrue on the basis of 90 nominal hours per VCE unit in the following sequence: Unit 1and 2. Units 3-4 can be attained via continue enrolment in Years 11 and/or 12 at Bendigo Senior Secondary College.

Please see this attached document for all course information.
Please click here for the BSSC RTO Service Information.

The RTO for this course is Bendigo Senior Secondary College (TOID: 6659)
For all enquiries contact: rtoadmin@bssc.edu.au or, (03) 5443 1222

Note: This information is accurate for all new enrolments.