2019 Bendigo TAFE Echuca Course Guide

CERTIFICATE II IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP Course code: 22338VIC Direct entry / February and July intake This course is ideal for school leavers or those who wish to gain an apprenticeship or otherwise obtain valuable skills in the construction industry. You will gain the skills necessary to start a carpentry apprenticeship, including learning methods of construction, scaffolding, hand and power tools and workplace communication. DURATION Full-time: 16 weeks PREREQUISITES You need to have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills and be at least 15 years old when you apply. You may also apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course. You must also be comfortable working at heights. SELECTION PROCESS You will need to attend an interview and undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Labourer, Carpentery Apprenticeship. FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS On successful completion of the course you will be ideally placed to enter into a training agreement with an employer for an apprenticeship Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30211). Core Units Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCCM1012A Conduct workplace communication CPCCCM1014A Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCCM1015A Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCCM2006 Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCCWHS1001 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID002 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry VU22014 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings VU22015 Erect and safely use working platforms VU22016 Information about elective units can be found online. TRADES & INDUSTRIAL 43 ECHUCA CAMPUS COURSE GUIDE 2019 42