[CPC20120] Certificate II in Construction provides an occupational outcome and a range of support tasks applicable to a majority of construction work sites.
Occupational titles may include:
Trades assistant
Builder’s labourer
Construction assistant
The qualification has compulsory units of competency that are required in many Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from a range of units aligned at Certificate III level and in total could provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
Upon completing this qualification, you may then choose to do further training in any of the construction trades including carpentry, concreting, painting, bricklaying, tiling, steel fixing, dogging and rigging.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered on Tuesdays from 8:30am – 3pm.
Training is offered at the Trade Training Centre based on the grounds of Marrara Christian College, located on the corner of Amy Johnson Ave and McMillans Rd.
What will it cost?
Cost of safety gear is approximately $300 (plus $85 extra per uniform if required).
Units of Competency
There are 15 units in total for this course; 10 core and 5 electives.
Core Units
CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2012 Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective Units
CPCCCM2007 Explosive power tools
CPCCCM2008 Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2009 Carry out basic demolition
CPCCSF2004 Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry