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:

  • Apply OHS regulations, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • Use carpentry tools and equipment
  • Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  • Conduct workplace communications
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Carry out measurements and calculations
  • Apply basic levelling procedures
  • Handle carpentry materials
  • Carry out simple concrete form work
  • Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground
  • Undertake a basic construction project such as building a kiakia

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 undertake the Vocational Preparation course.