Construction Pathways

Units of Competency

6 Core

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

  • Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

  • Plan and organise work

  • Conduct workplace communication

  • Carry out measurements and calculations

  • Read and interpret plans and specifications

6 Electives

  • Use carpentry tools and equipment-Group B

  • Handle carpentry materials-Group B

  • Apply basic levelling procedures-Group H

  • Carry out concreting to simple forms-Group H

  • Assemble components-Group F

  • Prepare for offsite manufacturing processes-Group F

Additional units required to attain an HSC credential in this course

  • Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground

  • Use construction tools and equipment

  • Prepare to work safely in the construction industry





Mandatory course requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 70 hours work placement over two years to practise and extend their learning.



Competency-Based Assessment

Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. When a student achieves a unit of competency it is signed off by the assessor.

Complaints and Appeals Students may lodge an appeal about assessment or any other decisions through the VET teacher.

Optional HSC examination for ATAR purposes

The optional Higher School Certificate Examination is independent of the competency based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact of the eligibility of the student to receive this AQF qualification.



Admission Requirements

To enrol in CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, students require the physical ability to safely carry out manual activities such as lifting, carrying and shifting loads of materials and climbing, use construction tools and equipment and safely work with a variety of construction materials. This is an inherent skill requirement for the units of competency. Prior to enrolment, students will be advised individually of the suitability of this course. Reasonable adjustments and support are available for all students. There will be out of class homework, research activities, and assignments.

Examples of occupations in the construction industry

Builder

Shopfitter and joiner

Bricklayer

Course consumables:

Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course and are paid to the school.

If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school.

Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school