Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Discover the basics of building and construction, with a focus on carpentry.

Course code

22338VIC

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick TEC

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 10 weeks.

Start dates

15 Jul (Frankston only), 19 Aug (Berwick TEC only) and 30 Sep (Dandenong and Frankston).

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which is mostly project based. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to a carpentry apprenticeship.
  
  Once complete, you can develop your skills further by studying one of Chisholm’s Certificate III courses in the building and construction field.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  CPCCCM1014A	Conduct workplace communication
  CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  CPCCCM1012A	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  CPCCCM1015A	Carry out measurements and calculations
  CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures
  VU22025	Construct basic wall frames
  VU22014	Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
  VU22015	Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
  VU22031	Construct basic formwork for concreting
  VU22030	Carry out basic demolition for timber structures
  VU22028	Install basic window and door frames
  VU22027	Install basic external cladding
  HLTAID002	Provide basic emergency life support
  VU22016	Erect and safely use working platforms
  VU22029	Install interior fixings
  VU22026	Construct a basic roof frame
  VU22024	Construct basic sub-floor
  VU22023	Perform basic setting out
  VU22022	Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship	Certificate III In Carpentry	Certificate IV In Building And Construction (Building)
  Possible job outcome	apprentice carpenter apprentice shopfitter	carpenter domestic builder foreman	building estimator domestic builder

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Recommended completion of Year 10 but not essential.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$123.00	$615.00	$6100.80
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$120.00	$120.00	$120.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
  Payable	$368.00	$985.00	$6470.80
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$245.00	$370.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.