Construction pathways to the primary trades in the industry.
Qualification Description
This qualification provides a construction pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
What is this course about?
This course will allow you to apply and practice your skills to complement your on-the-job training. You will learn to undertake a basic construction project, as well as how to Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry. Our trade-qualified teachers will train you to work safely and effectively and will assist you to plan and inspect your work to ensure the highest standards.
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
Who should do it?
This qualification is suitable for anyone currently working in a construction environment.
How will undertaking this course benefit you?
This course will allow work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry, plan and organise work, carry out measurements and calculations, undertake a basic construction project and apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry.
Are there any entry requirements?
Participants should have a minimum of four years’ experience working in a relevant role, and must hold a current Construction Induction (White) Card and/or a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely in the Construction Industry.
All participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). To obtain yours, go to www.usi.gov.au and follow the prompts to create your USI.
How much does this course cost?
The course fees are $3,500.
Best Option Training cannot accept more than $1500 as a deposit.
How long will it take to complete this course?
This course takes 12 months to complete.
How is it delivered?
This training provider offers courses in the following delivery modes:
Face to face training
In-person training delivered at the Villawood Education and Skills development centre or another venue chosen by Best Option Training.. Also known as ‘on-campus’, ‘in-class’, ‘traditional face-to-face’, ‘on-RTO-site’ delivery. All assessments are delivered online.
Offsite training
Best Option Training can deliver in-person training using facilities at-or-near a client’s workplace, or else in a mobile manner (eg. delivery at a regional/remote location for a specific period or for a specific training course). Also known as ‘workplace’, ‘mobile’, ‘on-client-site’ delivery. All assessments are delivered online.
Flexible learning
Flexible delivery for Best Option Training works because there are no terms, no intakes, when you want to start your course you enrol, pay a deposit and start. We are truly flexible. Our students can go as quickly or as slowly as they want. If you have the time start today. All our courses are online and self-paced
Online (training available online or via email submission)
Self-paced (training has no set class times of set submission dates)
As Best Option Training uses an online Leaning Management System, courses can be offered Face to Face, blended, or online.
Mixed mode training
A combination of various delivery modes. If you attend classes, all assessments are still online
Where is it?
Villawood Education and Skills development centre or another venue chosen by Best Option Training.
What do I get from it?
Upon successful completion participants receive a Certificate from Best Option Training for CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways.
To achieve this qualification, competency in one of the two occupational streams must be achieved.
Construction Pathways
For the award of the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 10 units of competency:
- 5 core units
- 5 elective units.
Elective units are to be chosen from at least two but no more than four of groups A to I.
One elective may be chosen from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the AQF level of this qualification, and does not replicate the content of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Remote Area Building
For the award of the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Remote Area Building), the candidate must demonstrate competency in a minimum of 10 units of competency:
- 5 core units
- 5 units can be selected from Group I.
Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
| Core units | |
|---|---|
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the Construction Industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCVE1011* | Undertake a basic construction project |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the Construction Industry |
| Elective units | |
| Group A: Brick and blocklaying | |
| CPCCBL2001* | Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials |
| CPCCBL2002* | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment |
| Group B: Carpentry | |
| CPCCCA2002* | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011* | Handle carpentry materials |
| Group C: Solid plastering (maximum one unit from this group) | |
| CPCCSP2001* | Handle solid plastering materials |
| CPCCSP2002* | Use solid plastering tools and equipment |
| Group D: Wall and floor tiling (maximum one unit from this group) | |
| CPCCCM2013* | Undertake basic installation of wall tiles |
| CPCCWF2002* | Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment |
| Group E: Waterproofing (maximum one unit from this group) | |
| CPCCWP2001* | Handle waterproofing materials |
| CPCCWP2002* | Use waterproofing tools and equipment |
| Group F: Joinery (maximum one unit from this group) | |
| CPCCJN2001* | Assemble components |
| CPCCJN3004* | Manufacture and assemble joinery components |
| Group G: Stonemasonry (maximum one unit from this group) | |
| CPCCST2006* | Identify and use stone products |
| CPCCST2007* | Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment |
| Group H: Painting and decorating (maximum one unit from this group) | |
| CPCCPD2011* | Handle and store painting and decorating materials |
| CPCCPD2012* | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment |
| Group I: General elective units | |
| CPCCCM1011 | Undertake basic estimation and costing |
| CPCCCM2004* | Handle construction materials |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2009* | Carry out basic demolition |
| CPCCCM2012* | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCO2013* | Carry out concreting to simple forms |
| CPCCJN3100* | Process materials to produce components using static machines |
| CPCCPD3021* | Prepare existing coated surfaces for painting |
| CPCCPD3022* | Apply paint by brush and roller |
| CPCCSH2003* | Apply and install sealant and sealant devices |
| CPCCSP2003* | Prepare surfaces for plastering |
| CPCCWF3004* | Repair wall and floor tiles |
| CPCPCM2043 | Carry out WHS requirements |
| CPCPCM2055 | Work safely on roofs |
| CPCPRF2022* | Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding |
| MEM05050* | Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
| MEM1101 | Undertake manual handling |
| MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering |
| MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information |
| RIICCM210E | Install trench support |
| RIIWHS205E | Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
| RIIWMG203E | Drain and dewater civil construction site |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
| UEERL0003* | Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies |
What do I need to bring?
- 100 points of identification
- A pen
- Closed footwear
- High visibility shirt or vest
- Students are required to have access to the internet and a computer with a webcam.
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