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22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship

Free TAFE Building Trades

Next intake February 2025
LocationsEast Geelong Campus
DurationFull-time: 4 Months

Course description

This course is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit towards further study in various qualifications.

Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students

If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.

Important Information:

  • Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
  • Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
  • This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.

For more information, visit VCE at The Gordon.

Possible career outcomes

  • Apprentice carpenter 
  • Trades assistant in the building industry

Applications & attendance

How to apply

  1. Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

IntakeApplicationsAttendanceClassesDuration 
2025 February
East Geelong Campus Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 1 Feb 2025 Class DayStart: 6 Feb 2025
Wed, Thur and Fri 9 am - 4 pm
 Full-time: 4 Months  Apply  

 

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

  • Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Year 11 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.

  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Selection mode

Core Units Code Hours
Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCCM2006 8
Apply WHS requirements policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCWHS2001 20
Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCOM1015 20
Conduct workplace communication CPCCOM1014 20
Erect and safely use working platforms VU23314 24
Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings VU23313 25
Prepare for work in the building and construction industry VU23312 18
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCWHS1001 6
Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID010 12
Elective Units Code Hours
Construct a basic roof frame VU23324 40
Construct basic formwork for concreting VU23329 40
Construct basic sub-floor VU23322 48
Construct basic wall frames VU23323 48
Dismantle basic timber structures VU23328 20
Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment VU23320 100
Install basic external cladding VU23325 24
Install basic window and door frames VU23326 24
Install interior fixings VU23327 40
Perform basic setting out VU23321 24

 

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Team Projects   
  • Written assignments       
  • Hands-on project work
 
 

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
Concession Tuition AUD $0.88 per hour 561 AUD $494.00 AUD $7,969.00
Standard Tuition AUD $4.42 per hour 561 AUD $2,480.00 AUD $7,969.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $16.58 per hour 561 AUD $9,301.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

Materials AUD $450.00 Once
Licence AUD $130.00 Once
Education Levy AUD $84.15

 

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help and student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

Date published: 20/09/2024 12:00:38 PM
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