Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This course is designed to introduce you to the range of recognised trades in the construction industry and provides credit into a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.

While undertaking this course you will gain strong foundation skills to help you increase your employment opportunities in the sector.

You'll learn about:

occupational health and safety standards and procedures communication problem solving working in a team basic hand and technical skills.

During this course you will be able to undertake elective options that provide an introduction to a trade occupation of your choice such as carpentry, joinery, shopfitting, bricklaying, concreting and plastering.

To be awarded the CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency, comprising of:

• six (6) core units, and;
• six (6) elective units, of which:

• no less than four (4) units and up to six (6) units from Groups A to G, with no less than two (2) units from any individual group;
• up to two (2) units from Group H, and;
• one (1) unit may be chosen from Certificate I or II qualifications in CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package or another current training package or accredited course.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by Victoria University Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• 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 UNITS

Group A

• CPCCBL2001A - Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
• CPCCBL2002A - Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

Group B

• CPCCCA2002B - Use carpentry tools and equipment
• CPCCCA2003A - Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• CPCCCA2011A - Handle carpentry materials

Group C

Electives from this group, are not currently offered by the Polytechnic.

Group D

Electives from this group, are not currently offered by the Polytechnic.

Group E

• CPCCWP2003A - Prepare for construction waterproofing process
• CPCCWP2004A - Prepare surfaces for waterproofing application

Group F

• CPCCJN2001A - Assemble components
• CPCCJN2002B - Prepare for off-site manufacturing process

Group G

Electives from this group, are not currently offered by the Polytechnic.

Group H

• CPCCCO2013A - Carry out concreting to simple forms

Imported

• AHCLSC202 - Construct low-profile timber or modular retaining walls
• VU21799 - Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

Construction and engineering are some of the largest employment industries in Australia. This pre-apprenticeship program is designed to give you industry skills so you can start a career in construction. Employers prefer apprentice applicants that have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship.

Possible career opportunities include:

• builder's labourer
• construction assistant
• trades assistant
• trades assistant (brick and blocklaying)
• trades assistant (plastering)
• trades assistant (carpentry)
• trades assistant (joinery and shopfitting)
• trades assistant (carpentry)
• trades assistant (waterproofing).

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

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 Certificate II allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery and shopfitting as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.

This Certificate II 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.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.