22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship

Name: Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
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VU course code: 22614VIC | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

4 months full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Sunshine, Werribee

Next start date

28 January 2025

Application closes

28 January 2025

Overview

Lay the foundation for a career in the building industry with a Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship 22614VIC at Victoria University.

Increase your chances of getting an apprenticeship by developing basic skills and knowledge in bricklaying and carpentry. This course will ensure you are prepared to work in labouring roles in the construction industry with studies in how to:

erect and safely use working platforms
interpret basic construction plans and drawings
apply basic bricklaying techniques
prepare surfaces for plastering
safely operate tools and equipment
apply basic stonemasonry techniques
construct basic sub-floor
construct basic wall frames
install basic external cladding
install interior fixings.

Our state-of-the-art technology lets you practise your skills in a safe environment before moving onto worksites. You will also gain valuable knowledge about construction industry policies and procedures.

When you graduate from this course, you’ll be on your way towards a bricklaying or carpentry apprenticeship.

: The provides learners with basic industry-specific skills and knowledge to enable transition into an apprenticeship within the building and construction industries at the Certificate III level.

The Building and Construction program aims for:

participants to gain the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the building and construction or related industries.

participants to strengthen the opportunity to gain a recognised credential and to make an informed choice of vocation or career path.

The pre-apprenticeship course consists of a core of common cross sector units of competency that provide skills and knowledge in:
applying basic leveling procedures

carrying out basic measurements and calculations

communicating in the workplace

erecting and safely using working platforms

interpreting basic plans and drawings

preparing and applying for work in the construction industry

working effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

onsite workplace safety practices.

The course also includes a range of units that introduce the learner to the application of specific materials, tools and equipment, and techniques used in specific trade sectors, that underpin the Certificate III qualifications in the following trade sectors:
Bricklaying

Carpentry

Painting and decorating

Wall and ceiling lining

Wall and floor tiling

Solid plastering

Stonemasonry

Joinery/shopfitting/stairbuilding.
: You'll learn in our multi-million dollar trades facilities at our Sunshine Campus.
Our ‘Construction Futures’ hub is a sustainable training facility with a Six-Star Green rating. It provides modern high-tech labs and dynamic workshops including:
concrete laboratory
survey laboratory
engine laboratory
soldering/construction laboratories
power systems laboratory
computer workstations with simulation and modelling software.
: We believe in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.
Victoria University received the highest rating of five stars for cultural diversity by the Good Universities Guide. Our students feel fortunate to learn in a setting that has such a rich representation of cultures.
VU also works to address refugee issues, tackle diversity and social inclusion issues and improve the health and social wellbeing of the region. We are proud of our cultural diversity initiatives and projects with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
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This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship, the following units must be completed:

9 core units
all units from 1 of the selected trade streams:

- Bricklaying (5 units)

- Carpentry (10 units)

Course duration

Please note: This course has the following specific durations for the bricklaying and carpentry:

bricklaying pre-apprenticeship: 4 months
carpentry pre-apprenticeship: 5 months

If you are taking this course as part of Vocational Education and Training Delivered in Secondary Schools (VETDSS), it will take two years.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Building and construction workers have careers that span the building industry from development, design, cost planning, construction and building and management. This pre-apprenticeship program is designed to give you industry skills so you can start a career in the building industry.

Employers prefer apprentice applicants that have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship.

Job titles include:

bricklayer
stonemason
carpenter
joiner.

Study pathway apprenticeship.

Graduates can typically find work across several industries, including manufacturing, construction and mining.

Salaries

As an apprentice, your education or training will influence how much you can earn. Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website to check for the average earnings for qualified trades in: