Certificate II in Building & Construction (Carpentry)
 

Traineeship
National Code
: 
21844VIC
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Building and Furniture Studies
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Building;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Carpenter
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to prepare you for work or further study within the building and construction industry. You will receive an introduction to the industry and workplace safety, as well as how to perform industry calculations and use carpentry hand and power tools.

You will cover topics such as sub-floor construction, wall and roof framing, installing window and door frames and formwork for concreting. You will also develop your communication skills and learn about workplace documents and plans.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may prepare you for employment opportunities as an apprentice carpenter, bricklayer, painting and decorating, joiner, stair builder or shopfitter. However, the course here at Box Hill Institute is the carpentry stream.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress to an apprenticeship (Certificate III in General Construction), Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or Diploma of Building and Construction.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 10 of education, or equivalent.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - rolling enrolments. Mid year intake.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual interview
  • Test or examination

Length of course

Full time - 16 weeks

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $1.62 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $105.00
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $10,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

VBQM697
Workplace Safety And Industry Induction
40.00 hr
VBQM698
Workplace Procedures For Environmental Sustainability
16.00 hr
VBQM699
Basic First Aid
8.00 hr
VBQM700
Building Structures
8.00 hr
VBQM701
Calculations For The Building Industry
20.00 hr
VBQM702
Career Studies
16.00 hr
VBQM703
Communications For The Building Industry
20.00 hr
VBQM704
Introduction To Scaffolding
24.00 hr
VBQM705
Levelling
8.00 hr
VBQM706
Quality Principles For The Building Industry
8.00 hr
VBQM707
Safe Handling And Use Of Plant And Power Tools
16.00 hr
VBQM708
Workplace Documents And Plans
20.00 hr
VBQM714
Carpentry Hand Tools
80.00 hr
VBQM715
Carpentry Power Tools
64.00 hr
VBQM716
Basic Setting Out
24.00 hr
VBQM717
Sub-Floor Framing
36.00 hr
VBQM718
Wall Framing
48.00 hr
VBQM719
Roof Framing
40.00 hr
VBQM720
External Cladding
24.00 hr
VBQM721
Installation Of Window & Door Frames
24.00 hr
VBQM722
Interior Fixing
40.00 hr
VBQM723
Introduction To Demolition
16.00 hr
VBQM724
Formwork For Concreting
40.00 hr
All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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