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Certificate II in Preapprentice Studies Building & Construction (Fitout and Finish)
Certificate II in Preapprentice Studies Building & Construction (Fitout and Finish)
Accredited course
National Code:
2185
2185
State Code:
1501
1501
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/12/1995
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
AQF Level
Certificate II in
Nominal Hours
936
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Partial Exemption to Recognised Trades Course (3211)
Accredited Date
14/12/1995
Expiry Date
31/12/1996
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide the learner with technical training equivalent to the first year of
the of-the-job segment of one of the following apprenticeship courses:
-Carpentry and Joinery
-Bricklaying
-Painting and Decorating
-
Tile Laying
-
Plastering
To enhance skill development in all aspects of the trade enabling the learner
to equal the level of training of an industrial apprentice who has completed
one year of an apprenticeship.
Schedule
1. CORE
Basic Industry Skills
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29603 | NBC1004 | Basic Plan Reading, Measuring, Calculations and Quantities | 50 | Module |
| 29604 | NBC1005 | Basic Plant, Equipment and Tools | 50 | Module |
| 29605 | Building and Construction Materials | 50 | Module | |
| 29602 | 29602 | Occupational Health and Safety | 50 | Module |
| 29600 | 29600 | Workplace Communication | 20 | Module |
| 29601 | NBC1002 | Workplace Structure and Basic Quality Concepts | 20 | Module |
2. CORE
Basic Stream Skills (Fitout & Finish)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29609 | NFF2004 | Fitout & Finish Hand Skills | 80 | Module |
| 29610 | NFF2005 | Hand & Power Tools (Dry Final Finish Field) | 40 | Module |
| 29611 | NFF2006 | Hand and Power Tools (Wet) | 40 | Module |
| 29607 | NFF2002 | Plan Interpretation, Levelling Calculations and Setting Out | 36 | Module |
| 29608 | FF2003 | Scaffolding (Restricted Height) | 16 | Module |
| 29606 | Workplace Communications & OH&S | 28 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
Group 1: Carpentry & Joinery
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29443 | 1\1 Timber Wall and Floor Framing | 46 | Module | |
| 29446 | 1\21 Roof Framing | 60 | Module | |
| 29511 | 1\6 Timber Exterior Finishing | 60 | Module | |
| 98002 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1a | 68 | Module | |
| 98003 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1b | 68 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
Group 2: Bricklaying
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29450 | 2\1 Brickwork - Bonds, Patterns and Applications | 40 | Module | |
| 29451 | 2\2 Brickwork Construction - Brick Veneer | 40 | Module | |
| 29452 | 2\3 Brickwork Construction - Solid Brick | 40 | Module | |
| 29453 | 2\4 Brickwork - Multi-thickness Walls and Piers | 80 | Module | |
| 98002 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1a | 68 | Module | |
| 98003 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1b | 68 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
Group 3: Painting & Decorating
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29476 | 4\1 Painting & Decorating (Surface Preparation) | 80 | Module | |
| 29477 | 4\2 Painting\decorating - Paint Types and Uses | 40 | Module | |
| 29478 | 4\3 Paint Application | 80 | Module | |
| 29481 | 4\6 Painting & Decorating - Colour | 72 | Module | |
| 98002 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1a | 68 | Module | |
| 98003 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1b | 68 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
Group 4: Plastering
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29463 | 3\1 Solid Plaster - Floating\setting Flat Surfaces | 140 | Module | |
| 29474 | 3\24 Plaster Mouldings | 80 | Module | |
| 29469 | 3\7 Basic Ornamental Techniques (Solid Plastering) | 144 | Module | |
| 98002 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1a | 68 | Module | |
| 98003 | Supplementary Practical Skills 1b | 68 | Module |
7. ELECTIVES
Group 5: Tile Laying
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29485 | 5\2 Wall Tiling With Mortar | 40 | Module | |
| 29486 | 5\3 Basic Floor Tiling With Mortar | 80 | Module | |
| 29487 | 5\4 Fixing Tiles With Adhesive | 40 | Module | |
| 98015 | Work Practice Skills 1 | 108 | Module | |
| 98016 | Work Practice Skills 2 | 108 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
1 Students are required to successfully complete ALL modules in the Core
- Basic Industry Skills and Basic Stream Skills.
In addition to these modules, students will choose a trade stream of study from
Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and will be required to complete the set modules for
that trade, ie.
Group 1 - Carpentry and Joinery.
Students must complete module numbers 29443, 29446, 29511 and both of the
supplementary practical skills units.
2 The hours allocated to the module numbers 98002 and 98003 will be
different for each trade and will be delivered as follows:
- Carpentry and Joinery - 145 hours each module
- Bricklaying - 128 hours each module
- Painting & Decorating - 92 hours each module
- Plastering - 68 hours each module.
3 Learners completing the tile laying stream will complete the Work
Practice Skills 1 & 2 as stated.
- Basic Industry Skills and Basic Stream Skills.
In addition to these modules, students will choose a trade stream of study from
Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and will be required to complete the set modules for
that trade, ie.
Group 1 - Carpentry and Joinery.
Students must complete module numbers 29443, 29446, 29511 and both of the
supplementary practical skills units.
2 The hours allocated to the module numbers 98002 and 98003 will be
different for each trade and will be delivered as follows:
- Carpentry and Joinery - 145 hours each module
- Bricklaying - 128 hours each module
- Painting & Decorating - 92 hours each module
- Plastering - 68 hours each module.
3 Learners completing the tile laying stream will complete the Work
Practice Skills 1 & 2 as stated.
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