Public Schools NSW, Ultimo Registered Training Organisation 90072
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING
2021 CONSTRUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTION
This may change due to Training Package and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) updates.
Notification of variations will be made in due time.
Course: Construction
2 or 4 Preliminary and/or HSC units in total
Board Developed Course
Category B for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
This course is accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational training. This is known as dual accreditation.
CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Based on Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version Release 5 (CPC08 v9.5)
Units of Competency
Core
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the Construction Industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirement, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
Electives
CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground
CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple form
CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCJN2001A Assemble components
CPCCJN2002B Prepare for off-site manufacturing process
HSC credential in this course
CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
Successful completion of this unit will lead to a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) from SafeWork NSW. This will allow student access to construction sites across Australia for work purposes.
Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and /or Credit Transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Students selecting this course should be interested in working in a construction environment. They should be able to carry out manual activities e.g. lifting, carrying and shifting loads of materials, climbing ladders and have the ability to use hand and power tools. There will be out of class homework, research activities and assignments. Examples of occupations in the construction industry:
- building
- bricklaying
- concreting
- carpentry
- shop fitting
- joinery
Mandatory HSC Course Requirements
Students must complete 240 indicative hours of course work and a minimum of 70 hours work placement. Students who do not meet these requirements will be `N` determined as required by the NESA. The SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card) is a mandatory requirement before commencing work placement.
External Assessment (optional HSC examination for ATAR purposes)
The Higher School Certificate examination for Construction is only available after completion of 240 indicative hours and will involve a written examination consisting of multiple-choice, short answers and extended response items. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive a vocational qualification.
Competency-Based Assessment
Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor the competency requirements for performance and knowledge of the units/s of competency they can effectively carry out competency. When a student achieves a unit of competency it is signed off by the assessor.
Appeals and Complaints
Students may lodge a complaint or an appeal about a decision (including assessment decisions) appeal or a compliant about an assessment decision or other decisions through the VET teacher.
Course Costs: Resources $ Consumables $ 75 Other (eg: White Card) $ 99 Refund Arrangements on a pro-rata basis Please see your VET teacher to enquire about financial assistance.
A school-based traineeship and apprenticeship are available in this course, for more information: http://www.sbatinnsw.info/
Exclusions - VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions