VCE VET Building and Construction

VCE VET CERTIFICATE II IN BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 1-4

Students selecting this course will complete modules leading to the partial completion of Certificate II in Building and Construction 22338VIC. The overall aim of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to gain entry-level training in the Building and Construction industry. 

The program covers pre-apprenticeship carpentry and construction skills, workplace safety and industry induction. Examples of Unit 1 and 2 modules include:  Apply OHS requirements, Identify & handle carpentry hand tools, Erect & safely use working platforms, Levelling and Wall framing.

Examples of Unit 3 and 4 modules include:  Perform basic setting out, Roof framing, Install basic external cladding, Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings.

This is a two year course and students completing all required modules will also be credited with VCE Units 1-2 and 3-4.  The required number of hours for VCE/VET Units 1-4 is a minimum of 396 hours.  This course requires a structured work placement each year. The VCE VET Building and Construction program does not offer scored assessment, however VCE students will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest of the primary four scaled studies).  At the end of two years, students will receive a certificate of attainment for modules completed in the Cert II in Building and Construction.

Construction Induction Training (White Card) 

Please note that Construction Induction Training (White Card) is a compulsory module to be completed during the first year of this course.  The course costs approximately $120 per student.  Students who complete this training have the advantage of a construction card certification that enables them to work on building sites.