Cert II Building and Construction (Partial)

VET

VCE

This qualification aims to provide the skills and ability to enhance employment and further training prospects within the Building and Construction industry. Students who complete this training will be able to work safely under routine supervision including framing, demolition, scaffolding, levelling, use of carpentry hand and power tools as well as basic plans and calculations.

Program length
The course runs for two years.

Assessment activities

Units of competency covered:

Workplace safety and industry induction
Workplace procedures for environmental sustainability
Basic first aid
Building Structures
Calculations for the Building Industry
Safe handling of plant and power tools
Workplace documents and plans
Carpentry hand tools
Introduction to demolition
Basic setting out
Introduction to scaffolding
Levelling
Quality Principals for the Building Industry
Wall framing
Roof framing
Sub floor framing
External Cladding
Work safely in the construction industry

Selection advice

This study entails valuable experience for students who are interested in a career in construction or a trade. Building and Construction classes usually run at the end of the school day to allow for an extended class time.

Links to further pathways

Carpentry apprenticeship Building Engineering Building Surveying & Quality Surveying Architecture Interior Design Civil/Electrical/Electronics Mechanical Engineering