Prepare for a future in construction with our introduction course.

In our Certificate II course you will learn about the construction industry, its culture, occupations and workplace expectations.

You will be introduced to fundamental construction skills such as:

• Construction tools
• Basic scaffolding
• Levelling
• Measurements and calculations
• OHS

VU offers a combination of both classroom and work based tasks to  promote your success and ensure you will be a job ready graduates.

For more information please contact our team:

School of Construction Industries
Phone +61 3 9919 8493 
Email buildingconstruction@vu.edu.au

• Location:
  Melton and Sunshine
• Other locations:
  Harvester Technical College
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CPC20111
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Trades assistant
Builder's labourer
Construction assistant

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 and workplace expectations. Students will be encouraged to pursue further studies within the construction field.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: • 15 units of competency: • 9 core units • 6 elective units.

• Work Effectively and Sustainably in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1012A

• Plan and Organise Work

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1013A

• Conduct Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1014A

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  CPCCCM1015A

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2001A

• Use Construction Tools and Equipment

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2005A

• Apply Basic Levelling Procedures

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2006A

• Carry Out Concreting to Simple Forms

  Unit code

  CPCCCO2013A

• Apply OHS Requirements, Policies and Procedures in the Construction Industry

  Unit code

  CPCCOHS2001A

• Carry Out Excavation

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2002A

• Carry Out Basic Demolition

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2009A

• Erect and Dismantle Restricted Height Scaffolding

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2008A

• Work Safely at Heights

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2010A

• Operate Elevated Work Platforms

  Unit code

  CPCCCM3001B

• Erect and Dismantle Formwork for Footings and Slabs on Ground

  Unit code

  CPCCCA2003A

• Use Explosive Power Tools

  Unit code

  CPCCCM2007A

• Prepare Surfaces for Plastering

  Unit code

  CPCCSP2003A

• There are no specific admission requirements for entry into this course.