Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship 22614VIC

Program Overview

This program prepares individuals for entry-level roles in the construction industry. It covers core skills such as workplace communication, measurements, safety, and emergency response. Students can choose from elective streams in bricklaying or carpentry, gaining practical knowledge in specific construction techniques. Graduates are equipped for careers as bricklayers, stonemasons, carpenters, or joiners in various industries including manufacturing, construction, and mining.

Program Outline

Outline:

This course will ensure you are prepared to work in laboring roles in the construction industry with studies in how to:

Core Units:

• Conduct workplace communication
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Apply basic leveling procedures
• Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• Provide basic emergency life support
• Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
• Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
• Erect and safely use working platforms

Elective Units:

Stream: Bricklaying

• Identify and handle bricklaying tools and equipment
• Apply basic bricklaying techniques
• Apply brick veneer construction techniques
• Apply cavity brick construction techniques
• Apply masonry blockwork techniques

Stream: Carpentry

• Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment
• Perform basic setting out
• Construct basic sub-floor
• Construct basic wall frames
• Construct basic roof frame
• Install basic external cladding
• Install basic window and door frames
• Install interior fixings
• Dismantle basic timber structures

Careers:

Graduates can typically find work across several industries, including manufacturing, construction and mining. Job titles include:

• bricklayer
• stonemason
• carpenter