The Certificate II in Construction Pathways provides a pathway to becoming a carpenter. The course has been designed with the focus on the carpentry trade. Students participate in relevant practical activities and learn work related technical skills.
What you will learn:
- TRCWHS201 Apply OHS regulations, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- TRCTOO201 Use carpentry tools and equipment
- TRCORG201 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- TRCWOR201 Conduct workplace communications
- TRCNUM201 Carry out measurement and calculation
- TRCMAT201 Handle carpentry materials
- TRCATP201 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- TRCTOO202 Use bricklaying and block laying materials
- TRCMAT202 Handle and prepare bricklaying and block laying material
- RCCON202 Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
- TRCCON201 Carry out concreting to simple forms
- TRCOON203 Undertake a basic construction project
Course duration
The Certificate II in Construction Pathways is delivered over 6 terms and is one and a half years in duration. During the first term, all students must undertake the Vocational Preparation course. This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of Plumbing. Trade ouctomes 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 shop fitting as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction. It’s contains 13 units of competency.