Course Summary
This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context. The qualification is suited to Start TAFE Now (STN) programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCompletion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Start TAFE Now students must be in Year 11 or Year 12.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 1: Certificate I |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Apprenticeship within construction industry, including: Bricklayer or Blocklayer, Ceiling or wall plasterer, Carpenter, Joiner, Painter decorator, Roof tiler, Shopfitter, Solid plasterer, Stonemason.
Students will complete the unit CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry as part of this course. Successful completion of this unit allows students to apply for the General Construction Induction Training - GCIT (White Card), which is essential for working on construction sites. To apply for the General Construction Induction Training (GCIT) card, students must meet identity and evidence requirements set by WorkSafe Queensland. Up-to-date information on these requirements can be found at worksafe.qld.gov.au by searching “Evidence of Identity”.
Delivery Agreement
Co-Provider
- Complete 8 core units
- Complete 3 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This course is delivered over approximately 31 weeks, 1 day per week.
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| CPCCCM2005 | Use construction tools and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCVE1011 | Undertake a basic construction project | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCCM1011 | Undertake basic estimation and costing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCCM2004 | Handle construction materials | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
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| 1 | CPCCCM2005 - Use construction tools and equipment |
| 1 | CPCCOM1012 - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| 1 | CPCCOM1013 - Plan and organise work |
| 1 | CPCCVE1011 - Undertake a basic construction project |
| 1 | CPCCWHS2001 - Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| 1 | CPCCCM1011 - Undertake basic estimation and costing |
| 1 | CPCCCM2004 - Handle construction materials |
| 1 | CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| 1 | CPCCCM2006 - Apply basic levelling procedures |
| 1 | CPCCOM1014 - Conduct workplace communication |
| 1 | CPCCOM1015 - Carry out measurements and calculations |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Start TAFE Now (STN)
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Start TAFE Now (STN)
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
Start TAFE Now (STN)
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
Start TAFE Now (STN)
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