VET – Year 12

Certificate II Building & Construction (Partial completion: Carpentry)

Description

The aim of VCE VET Certificate 12 in Building and Construction aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies which will enhance their employment prospects within the building industry: The program offers partial completion of the pre-apprenticeship and includes units such as safe handling of plant and power tools, quality principles for the building industry, calculations and workplace documents and plans. The Carpentry units focus on providing the skills necessary to safely and competently operate various tools and equipment relevant to the building industry and to enable participants to gain industry recognised credentials.

Areas of Study

Carpentry

Learning Outcomes

• VU20956: Building structures

• CPCCCM1015A: Carry out measurements and calculations

• VU22015: Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings

• VU20973: Basic setting out

• VU22024: Construct basic sub-floor

• VU20975: Wall framing

• VU22026: Construct a basic roof frame

• VU20977: External cladding

Assessment

• Students are required to satisfactorily complete tasks linked to specific Outcomes. They must be deemed Competent in each area to receive block credits for Units 3&4

• For VCE programs a 10% increment is available for students, who successfully complete all Outcomes and this will contribute directly to the ATAR.

• On successful completion students will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate in partial completion of Certificate 11 in Building and Construction (Carpentry Pre- apprenticeship)

Pathways

Further training in this qualification is required for completion of the pre-apprenticeship certificate, which can lead into an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry. 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.