VET The Skills Centre
Thebarton Senior College (RTO 40117)
CPC20220
Duration: One year
In this course, students participate in a wide range of activities designed to develop basic knowledge and skills in building and construction trade areas, including bricklaying, wall lining, carpentry and timber frame construction. They also develop skills to work safely in a building site.
Students become familiar with a wide range of tools and equipment, work in a simulated work environment and participate in work placement on building sites.
| 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCBL2001 | Handle and prepare bricklaying and block laying materials | |
| CPCCBL2002 | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use construction tools and equipment | |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials | |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
This course provides an introduction to the construction industry and supports further study options.
There are no pre-requisites for this course specified in the training package; however, students must satisfy the school admission requirements and achieve satisfactory results in a language, literacy and numeracy assessment.
Students will also be given the opportunity to complete the construction industry White Card.
This course is delivered through the VET for School Students (VFSS) funding scheme. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply. Supported by Government of South Australia.
