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| AHSPs Title | Construction Pathways |
| Qualification | CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways |
| RTO | Adelaide Training & Employment Centre (National Code 0022) |
| Host Organisation | Heathfield High School |
| Course Length | 2 semesters (1 year) |
| Course Description | The Construction Pathways full year program is a highly practical one which is supported by theory and is designed for students wishing to explore a career in the building and construction industry. The focus is on providing hands on practical experience in the trade areas of carpentry, concreting, tiling, painting and decorating, joinery, plastering, plaster board fixing/flushing, bricklaying and demolition. Students complete competencies from the Construction Training package. Students will complete their National White Card training which is the regulatory authority requirement before entry to a work site is permitted. High standards of safe work practices are expected and enforced throughout the course. All students are required to organise and participate in Structured Workplace Learning in industry settings. |
| Pathways | This course leads to Certificate III courses in a range of different trade areas as well as possibilities in School Based Apprenticeships and full-time Apprenticeships. |
| Entry Requirements | Genuine interest in the Construction Industry and sound literacy and numeracy skills. Pre-couse requirement for TGSS funded students is White-Card completion prior to course commencement ($100 per head). A Term 3 2020 date for White-Card completion TBA. |
| Other Requirements | Students must supply their own steel capped boots, 8m quality tape measure and a box of quality disposable dust masks. The tape measure and box of dust masks must be labelled with the student's name. Other personal protective clothing and equipment will be supplied by the course and will include safety glasses, a shirt, riggers gloves and ear muffs. Shirts are to be worn and visible at all times while on site. |
| Delivery Location(s) | Building & Construction Centre, Heathfield High School, 99 Longwood Road, Heathfield, SA, 5153
Building & Construction Centre, Heathfield High School, 99 Longwood Road, Heathfield, SA 5153 |
| Dates and Times | 40 weekly sessions at Building & Construction Centre on Wednesdays from 08:45 until 15:15.
Commencement date 27/01/21. |
| Work Placement | 0 days
Students and their families are responsible for organising 70 hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) in the construction industry. The 70 hours of SWL must be completed by the end of the Term 3 holidays. |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 1, 50 SACE credits |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 36 nominal hours |
| | CPCCOHS2001A | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 nominal hours |
| Elective | CPCCCA2003A | Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground | 24 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCA2002B | Use carpentry tools and equipment | 96 nominal hours |
| | CPCCJN2001A | Assemble components | 32 nominal hours |
| | CPCCJN2002B | Prepare for off-site manufacturing process | 32 nominal hours |
| | CPCCC02013A | Carry out concreting to simple forms | 20 nominal hours |
| | CPCCCM2009A | Carry out basic demolition | 32 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Training Cost | $3,700.00 GST exempt
These fees may vary in 2021.
This course is delivered by an approved Skilling South Australia training provider, and as such, students may be eligible to be funded for the Training Cost of this course under a Training Guarantee for SACE students (TGSS). From January 2021, students who turn 16 in year 11 will be able to access subsidised training from the beginning of the school year. Please refer to your school's VET Coordinator for more information. This does not cover consumables.
Non-member schools - an additional 15% admin levy up to a maximum of $250.00 per student. |
| Other Costs | $495.00 including GST
This cost is for consumables.
White Card $100 (please refer to pre-requisites description). |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 12
Maximum 15
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| Selection Process | Submission of a resume, attendance at an interview and successful completion of the interview. If the number of applicants is higher than the number of positions, selection will be based on the regional criteria and the Construction Industry Training Board selection criteria. |
| Orientation Details | Orientation is undertaken on the first day Wednesday 30 January 2021.
Students to meet at the Building and Construction Centre at Heathfield High School. |
| Contact Person | Ms Sally Vaughan, Email sally.vaughan178@schools.sa.edu.au |
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