Start your career in the construction industry. You will learn an array of specialist practical skills and knowledge relevant to the construction industry including its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.

You will learn

• essential occupational health and safety requirements
• the industrial and work organisation structure
• communication skills
• work planning
• basic use of tools and materials

As our course also covers the mandatory requirement of construction safety induction training as required by Occupational Safety and Health Regulation, you will revicieve your White card 

• Location:
  Werribee, Melton, Newport and Sunshine
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CPC10108
• Duration:
  2 months
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• construction industry

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential occupational health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication

• Work Effectively and Sustainably in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1002A

• Plan and Organise Work

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1003A

• Conduct Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1004A

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2001A

• Use Construction Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2005A

• Undertake a Basic Construction Project

  Unit code

  CPCCVE1001A

• Work Safely in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS1001A

• Undertake Basic Estimation and Costing

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1001A

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1005A

• Handle Construction Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2004A

• Apply Basic Levelling Procedures

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2006A

• Undertake a Basic Computer Design Project

  Unit code

  CPCCVE1002A

10 units of competency are required for award of this qualification: - 7 compulsory units - 3 elective units