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22614VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-ap

Duration

2 Years
½ Day/Week

Location

East Geelong
Werribee

Placement

Recommended

Scored

No

Outcome

Partial completion

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school
  • Successful completion of Year 9 with the equivalent literacy and numeracy levels
  • Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

  • Build basic wall and roof frames
  • Use carpentry tools and equipment correctly
  • Understand and apply basic plans and drawings
  • Gain knowledge of levelling procedures and sustainable construction practices
  • Follow safety requirements in the construction industry

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

  • Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence.
  • ATAR contribution: if you receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence you may be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR.
  • A Statement of Attainment for the partial completion of Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship.

Dress code and course materials

Assessment is based on

  • Team Projects   
  • Hands-on project work


Further study options

* to complete the remaining units to gain the full qualification

**offered as an Apprenticeship only

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    •       
           = Guaranteed Gordon pathway course

Applications & attendance

Applications for this course are currently closed and will re-open early August

Please express your interest in this course with your school VET Coordinator.

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2026 VET Full Year
East Geelong Campus		 Open: 7 Aug 2025
Close: 15 Mar 2026		 Class Day Part Time | Delivered East Geelong Campus
2026 VET Full Year
Werribee		 Open: 7 Aug 2025
Close: 15 Mar 2026		 Class Day Part Time | Delivered Thomas Carr Trade Training Cen
2026 VET Full Year
East Geelong Campus		 Open: 7 Aug 2025
Close: 15 Mar 2026		 Class Day Part Time | Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

Units

Year 1 Core Units Code Hours
Apply basic levelling procedures CPCCCM2006 8
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCWHS2001 20
Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings VU23313 25
Prepare for work in the building and construction industry VU23312 18
Year 1 Elective Units Code Hours
Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment VU23320 100
Perform basic setting out VU23321 24
Year 2 Core Units Code Hours
Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCCM1015 20
Conduct workplace communication CPCCOM1014 20
Year 2 Elective Units Code Hours
Construct a basic roof frame VU23324 40
Construct basic sub-floor VU23322 48
Construct basic wall frames VU23323 48
Install basic external cladding VU23325 24
Install basic window and door frames VU23326 24

Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga