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Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate)
specialising in Building and Construction

Traineeship

National Code

VCALINT001

CRICOS Code:

Centre:

Building and Furniture Studies

Location:

Elgar Campus, Whitehorse Campus

Study Area: VCAL;

Study Area Sub Category:

Career Card:

Carpenter

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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This program will give you both the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship and an Intermediate VCAL Certificate. These qualifications are highly sought after by employers of apprentices.
You will gain the basic knowledge and skills for work in the building industry, such as how to communicate effectively in the workplace, adhere to OHS requirements, building structures, use carpentry tools and framing types.
You will also study work related skills, literacy, numeracy and personal development. A large amount of the training is practical and you will work on building-related projects through community service or industry placements.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your employment opportunities in a range of trade areas. Roles may include Building, Apprentice, Carpentry Apprentice or other trade related roles.

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
This course is accredited by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)

What further study options will I have?

At the end of this course you may be eligible to progress into the Senior VCAL program or apply for entry into an Apprenticeship (or higher) courses such as the Certificate III in General Construction or the Certificate III in Furniture Making.

Can I apply?

You must be 16 years old and have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - Beginning of year.
Selection is a three stage process.
Stage 1: Attend a VCAL Information Session at (bookings not required):

Wednesday 16th November at 6:00pm (Elgar Auditorium)

Stage 2: Complete and submit an application form (handed out during the Information Session).
Stage 3: Attend an interview.

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
Information Session: See "How do I apply?"

Length of course

Full time – 1 year

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus, Whitehorse 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

Tuition Fee - $1.62 per hour (max $875.00)
Concession Tuition Fee - $105.00
Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
Material Fees - contact the Institute

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $14,000.00 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
Project work
Examination or testing
Online assessment
Workplace 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

VCAL units

LIT021

Vcal Literacy Skills Intermediate Reading And Writing

100.00 hr

LIT022

Vcal Literacy Skills Intermediate Oral Communication

100.00 hr

NUM021

Vcal Numeracy Skills Intermediate

100.00 hr

PDS021

Personal Development Skills Intermediate Unit 1

100.00 hr

WRS022

Work Related Skills Intermediate Unit 2

100.00 hr

Building and Construction units

VBQM697

Work Safety And Industry Induction

34.00 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

VPAU349

Work Safely In The Construction Industry

6.00 hr

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry.
It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry.
Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction.

All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. 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.