VET – Year 11

Certificate II Building & Construction (Partial completion: Carpentry)

Description

The VCE VET Building and Construction provides students with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies which will enhance their employment prospects within the building industry. The program offers partial completion of a pre-apprenticeship course. The Carpentry stream focuses on providing the skills necessary to safely and competently operate various tools and equipment relevant to the building industry and gain industry recognised credentials.

Areas of Study

Carpentry

Learning Outcomes

• CPCCOHS1001A: Work safely in the construction industry

• VU20955: Workplace safety and site induction

• HLTFA211A: Provide first aid.

• VU20958: Prepare for work in the construction industry

• VU20959: Communication skills for the construction industry

• VU20960: Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms

• VU20961: Leveling

• VU20962: Quality principles for the construction industry

• VU20963: Safe handling of plant and selected portable power tools

• VU20971: Carpentry hand tools

Assessment

Students are required to satisfactorily complete a series of designated tasks linked to specific Outcomes and must be deemed Competent in each area to receive block credits for Units 1 & 2.

Pathways

This course is a prerequisite for students who wish to take Building and Construction in Year 12. On completion of Units 1-4, further training in this qualification is required for completion of the pre-apprenticeship certificate for the building and construction industry. Typically, students go onto a full apprenticeship and then as a qualified tradesperson, this qualification also provides a pathway into para-professional careers through vocational or higher education into roles such as a building project manager, surveyor or site manager.