Certificate II In Building And Construction Pre-apprenticeship

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

Unprecedented demand for apprentice bricklayers!

Course code

22338VIC

On campus

Berwick TEC

Online

Not available Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 10 weeks.

Start dates

31 Jan, 29 Apr and 22 Jul

• 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 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.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  VU22018	Apply basic bricklaying techniques
  VU22015	Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
  VU22019	Apply brick veneer construction techniques
  CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  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	bricklayer bricklaying trades assistant bricklaying apprentice apprentice bricklayer	building estimator domestic builder	bricklayer

• 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)	$286.00	$1428.00	$11140.00
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$120	$240	$240
  Payable	$506.00	$1768.00	$11480.00
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$220.00	$340.00	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.