Certificate II In Building And Construction Pre-apprenticeship

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Unprecedented demand for apprentice bricklayers!

When you complete the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying), you’ll have gained a full bricklaying preapprenticeship, and your'll be on your way to a Bricklayng apprenticeship.

During the course, you'll learn practical skills in areas such as bricklaying and blocklaying, brick veneer construction, levelling, hand tools, and first aid.

Please note: We also offer the Certificate II in Building and Construction (22338VIC) that specialises in carpentry . View details for the Certificate II in Building and Construction (22338VIC) Carpentry.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: 22338VIC
On campus: Berwick TEC
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 10 weeks.
Start dates: 2021 dates to be confirmed

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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 bricklaying apprenticeship. Once complete, you can develop your skills further with Chisholm’s Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, apprenticeship program.

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.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
VU22018	Apply basic bricklaying techniques
VU22015	Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
VU22019	Apply brick veneer construction techniques
HLTAID002	Provide basic emergency life support
CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures
VU22021	Apply masonry blockwork techniques

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Building And Construction Pre-apprenticeship	Certificate IV In Building And Construction (Building)	Certificate III In Bricklaying / Blocklaying
Possible job outcome	bricklaying trades assistant bricklaying apprentice apprentice bricklayer bricklayer	building estimator domestic builder	bricklayer

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Admission requirements

No formal admission requirements

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	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)	$125.00	$627.00	$8026.00

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	$370.00	$997.00	$8396.00
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.

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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

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