Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry and Joinery Pre-Apprenticeship)
National ID: 52824WA | State ID: AB31
This is a pre-vocational course for learners seeking a career in a construction trade. The first stage of the course is common to 11 construction trades and provides an introduction to the industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.
The units of competency cover essential occupational health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. Learners are able to consider the 11 trades during the initial stage and while attending work experience.
This course is Competitive and further Entrance Requirements may apply.
Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.
Entrance Requirements
Job opportunities
Study pathway
How to apply
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities
The latter stage of the course provides the learner with a choice to complete specific competencies from a particular trade stream that lead directly into a trade qualification, with full articulation and credit transfer, when seeking an apprenticeship.
Study pathway
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to take up an apprenticeship in carpentry.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
In order to comply with COVID-19 Government directed social distancing guidelines, some courses may include a mix of online and classroom based training delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements.
While the mode of delivery might vary, the content and key learning outcomes of the course will remain the same.
The precise mix of delivery method will vary from course to course. The time, place and method of delivery may also vary across the semester to ensure social distancing and safe training delivery for staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Regional TAFE will provide students with adequate support to work in online environments where necessary.
Semester 1
Albany - Pre-Apprenticeship - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
2 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Albany |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AW866 |
Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 |
Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 |
Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 |
Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1012A |
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A |
Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A |
Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2001A |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CPCCCA2002B |
Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011A |
Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002A |
Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3004A |
Construct wall frames |
| CPCCCM2010 |
Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres |
| CPCCCM3006 |
Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCCM2008B |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B |
Work safely at heights |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Bunbury - Pre-Apprenticeship - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 1 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AW866 |
Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 |
Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 |
Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 |
Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1012A |
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A |
Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A |
Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2001A |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CPCCCA2002B |
Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011A |
Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002A |
Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3004A |
Construct wall frames |
| CPCCCM2010 |
Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres |
| CPCCCM3006 |
Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCCM2008B |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B |
Work safely at heights |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2
Bunbury - Pre-Apprenticeship - Classroom
Overview
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
6 months |
| When |
Semester 2 |
| Where |
Bunbury |
| How |
|
Fees and charges
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course. Your fees will be calculated from your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Concessions (for eligible courses at certificate levels I to IV) and annual course fee caps may apply. Other charges may apply.
VET Student Loan
Students in Diploma qualifications and above may be assisted through a loan under the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Only an Australian citizen, a permanent humanitarian visa holder and resident in Australia, or a New Zealand Special Visa 444 student who can also provide evidence of a WACE Certificate (completion of Year 12) or equivalent can apply for a loan. For more information please see http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ (Opens in a new window )
For information on the VET Student Loan process at South Regional TAFE please see http://www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/futurestudents/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time. For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/courses
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| AW866 |
Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 |
Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 |
Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 |
Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1012A |
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCCM1013A |
Plan and organise work |
| CPCCCM1014A |
Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCCM1015A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCCM2001A |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOHS2001A |
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| CPCCCA2002B |
Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011A |
Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002A |
Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3004A |
Construct wall frames |
| CPCCCM2010 |
Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres |
| CPCCCM3006 |
Carry out levelling operations |
| CPCCCM2008B |
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2010B |
Work safely at heights |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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