Certificate II in Construction

Course Description:

The Certificate II in Construction is a full-year program at Springbank Secondary College designed for students eager to explore a career in the building and construction industry. This program emphasises a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge, providing a comprehensive foundation in various construction trades.

Program Focus:

Hands-On Practical Experience:

Engage in real-world tasks across multiple trade areas, including:

Carpentry
Concreting
Tiling
Painting and Decorating
Joinery
Plastering
Plasterboard Fixing/Flushing
Bricklaying
Demolition

Theory Integration:

The practical training is supported by theoretical instruction, ensuring students understand the underlying principles and techniques of construction.

Real-World Experience:

As part of the program, all students must organize and participate in Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) within industry settings. This component provides valuable on-the-job experience, allowing students to apply their skills in real construction environments.
70 hours must be done in the construction industry.

RTO: ATEC – Adelaide Training and Employment Centre (National Code 0022)

Units of Competency
Unit Code	Unit Title
Core
CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry (20 nominal hours)
CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work (20 nominal hours)
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (20 nominal hours)
CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations (20 nominal hours)
CPCCVE1011	Undertake a basic construction project (40 nominal hours)
Electives
CPCCCA2002	Use carpentry tools and equipment (96 nominal hours)
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid (8 nominal hours)
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures (8 nominal hours)
CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms (20 nominal hours)
CPCCCM2009	Carry out basic demolition (32 nominal hours)

DELIVERY LOCATION: Springbank Secondary College.

DATES AND TIMES: 40 weekly sessions from 08:45 until 15:10, excluding school and public holidays. Day and commencement date to be confirmed with RTO at the end of 2024.

SACE DETAILS: Year 11 (Stage 1), 40 SACE credits

APPROXIMATE COST: $540

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: Minimum 12 - Maximum 15

SELECTION PROCESS: Students undertake the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process in Semester 2, 2024 via an online process and undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy ability.