Certificate II in Construction Pathways

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Average Course Duration: 9 Months

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Description

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 shopfitting 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.

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

57.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.8%

Labourers

7.8%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

52.3%

Construction

11.0%

Accommodation and Food Services

9.1%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 12 units of competency: 6 core units 6 elective units. The elective units are to be chosen as follows: no less than 4 units and up to 6 units from Groups A to G, with no less than 2 units from any individual group up to 2 units from Group H 1 unit may be chosen from Certificate I or II qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The wide range of electives is drawn from Certificate III units of competency in CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. Units of competency from Plumbing and Services qualifications are not available, as there are different plumbing and services pathways to Certificate III outcomes. Some units in this qualification may have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.
Core units
CPCCCM1012A	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A	Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A	Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective units Group A: Brick and blocklaying

CPCCBL2001A	Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
CPCCBL2002A	Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

Group B: Carpentry

CPCCCA2002B	Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2003A	Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
CPCCCA2011A	Handle carpentry materials

Group C: Solid plastering

CPCCSP2001A	Handle solid plastering materials
CPCCSP2002A	Use solid plastering tools and equipment
CPCCSP2003A	Prepare surfaces for plastering

Group D: Wall and floor tiling

CPCCWF2001A	Handle wall and floor tiling materials
CPCCWF2002A	Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment
CPCCWF3001A	Prepare surfaces for tiling application

Group E: Waterproofing

CPCCWP2001A	Handle waterproofing materials
CPCCWP2002A	Use waterproofing tools and equipment
CPCCWP2003A	Prepare for construction waterproofing process
CPCCWP2004A	Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application

Group F: Joinery and shopfitting

CPCCJN2001A	Assemble components
CPCCSH2001A	Prepare surfaces

Group G: Stonemasonry

CPCCST2001A	Prepare for stonemasonry construction process
CPCCST2003A	Finish stone
CPCCST2006A	Identify and use stone products

Group H: General elective units

CPCCCM2004A	Handle construction materials
CPCCCM2006B	Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2009A	Carry out basic demolition
CPCCCM2010B	Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013A	Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCJN3001A	Use static machines
RIICCM210D	Install trench support
RIIWHS205D	Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWMG203D	Drain and dewater civil construction site

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

57.3%

21.8%

7.8%

Industries

52.3%

11.0%

9.1%

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

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