Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) - Department of Training and Workforce Development

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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)

Accredited course

National Code:
52824WA

State Code:
BCY47

TGA Status:
Replaced

DTWD Status:
Replaced

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

20/06/2017

Field of Education

0403 - Building

AQF Level

Certificate II in

Nominal Hours

250

Duration

4 Semesters

Stream of Study

Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)

Accredited Date

Expiry Date

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

This is an entry-level course designed to provide the learner with the opportunity to complete a common core that is shared with a group of ten (10) trade pathways; then choose one of the following partial trade-specific streams in the construction industry:
- Bricklaying / Blocklaying
- Solid Plastering
- Wall and Ceiling Lining
- Wall and Floor Tiling
- Concreting
- Painting and Decorating
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Carpentry
- Joinery
- Roof Tiling

Schedule

On the 10 December 2020 the Training Accreditation Council approved the addition of ASBWA201 Practice Asbestos Awareness in the Construction Industry as a core in 52824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades). They have advised that a 12 month teach out period applies to the qualification.

This course may be delivered as a:
- VET delivered to secondary students Pathway for students completing senior secondary education in conjunction with a VET program. The nominal hours for the units of competence and 220 hours of Work Placement meets the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and WA Certificate of Education (WACE) requirements.

- Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway for students who have left school and are studying full-time at a Registered Training Provider. Pre-apprentice students are to undertake Work Placement or Work Experience in accordance with guidelines (business rules) established by the Department of Training and Workforce Development or relevant State Training Authority. In Western Australia, the minimum Work Experience for a pre-apprentice undertaking this course is 125 hours, in addition to the 250 nominal hours for the units of competence completed. In Western Australia, the minimum Work Experience for a pre-apprentice undertaking this course is 125 hours, in addition to the 250 nominal hours for the units of competence completed.

Packaging Rules
To successfully complete this course, competency must be demonstrated in fourteen (14) units of competence.
- Complete all eight (8) core units listed in Group 1 plus;
- Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 - 10 and complete six (6) trade elective units plus;
- Work Placement:
- relevant construction industry Workplace Learning or Work Experience undertaken concurrently with delivery of this course is mandatory to achieve the qualification and consolidate student learning and skills development. The duration will depend on delivery Pathway (described above).
*The elective units listed for each trade area model program only. Additional electives for each trade group may be selected from the same trade Certificate III qualification as currently endorsed within the CPC and / or CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Packages.

Elective units must be chosen within the context of the trade-specific pathway that is being undertaken.

Pathways

State Code	Title
AC40	Bricklaying and Blocklaying Pre-apprenticeship
AC41	Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship
AC42	Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship
AC43	Solid Plastering Pre-apprenticeship
AC44	Wall and Ceiling Lining Pre-apprenticeship
AC45	Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-apprenticeship
AC06	Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-apprenticeship
AB26	Solid Plastering Pre-apprenticeship
AB27	Wall and Ceiling Lining Pre-apprenticeship
AB28	Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-apprenticeship
AB29	Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship
AB31	Carpentry and Joinery Pre-apprenticeship
AB25	Bricklaying and Blocklaying Pre-apprenticeship
AC01	Bricklaying and Blocklaying Pre-apprenticeship
AC02	Carpentry and Joinery Pre-apprenticeship
AC03	Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship
AC04	Solid Plastering Pre-apprenticeship
AC05	Wall and Ceiling Lining Pre-apprenticeship

1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAP37	CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	32	Unit of competency
OCP93	CPCCOM1015	Carry out measurements and calculations	16	Unit of competency
OCQ61	CPCCOM1014	Conduct workplace communication	16	Unit of competency
OCP77	CPCCOM1013	Plan and organise work	16	Unit of competency
AZ164	ASBAWA201	Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry	8	Module
AXI38	CPCCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	6	Unit of competency
OCN76	CPCCOM2001	Read and interpret plans and specifications	32	Unit of competency
OCQ60	CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	16	Unit of competency

2. BRICK and BLOCKLAYING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying (or its replacement) as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBA83	CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	16	Unit of competency
OCQ99	CPCCCM2009	Carry out basic demolition	16	Unit of competency
OCQ96	CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	24	Unit of competency
OCQ93	CPCCCA3002	Carry out setting out	12	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCP41	CPCCBL2001	Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials	16	Unit of competency
OCO59	CPCCBL3005	Lay masonry walls and corners	40	Unit of competency
OCO52	CPCCBL2002	Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment	30	Unit of competency

3. SOLID PLASTERING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering (or its replacement) as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBA83	CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	16	Unit of competency
OCQ28	CPCCPB3012	Cut and fix paper-faced cornices	15	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCO87	CPCCPB3026	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems	25	Unit of competency
OCP72	CPCCSP2001	Handle solid plastering materials	24	Unit of competency
OCP71	CPCCSP2003	Prepare surfaces for plastering	24	Unit of competency
OCN59	CPCCSP2002	Use solid plastering tools and equipment	64	Unit of competency
BBB15	CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	16	Unit of competency

4. WALL AND CEILING LINING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (or its replacement) as endorsed in the CPC and / or CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBA83	CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	16	Unit of competency
OCQ28	CPCCPB3012	Cut and fix paper-faced cornices	15	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCQ31	CPCCPB3009	Finish plasterboard joints manually	15	Unit of competency
OCN13	CPCCPB3002	Fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets	40	Unit of competency
OCM64	CPCCPB3001	Fix standard plasterboard wall sheets	40	Unit of competency
OCQ27	CPCCPB3010	Manually sand plaster work	10	Unit of competency
OCO00	CPCCPB3008	Mix plastering compounds	10	Unit of competency
BBB15	CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	16	Unit of competency

5. WALL AND FLOOR TILING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBA83	CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	16	Unit of competency
OCP07	CPCCWF3009	Apply waterproofing for wall and floor tiling	70	Unit of competency
OCP00	CPCCWP3002	Apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas	16	Unit of competency
OCQ96	CPCCCO2013	Carry out concreting to simple forms	24	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCN90	CPCCWF2001	Handle wall and floor tiling materials	16	Unit of competency
OCP14	CPCCWF3001	Prepare surfaces for tiling application	32	Unit of competency
OCO76	CPCCCM2013	Undertake basic installation of wall tiles	110	Unit of competency
OCN26	CPCCWF2002	Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment	60	Unit of competency

6. CONCRETING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting (or its replacement) as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBA83	CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	16	Unit of competency
OCQ93	CPCCCA3002	Carry out setting out	12	Unit of competency
OCQ53	CPCCON3043	Cure concrete	16	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OAP20	CPCCCO2021	Handle concreting materials	16	Unit of competency
OAP31	CPCCCO2022	Select, check and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment	40	Unit of competency

7. PAINTING AND DECORATING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OCP54	CPCCPD3022	Apply paint by brush and roller	75	Unit of competency
BBA89	CPCCCM3005	Calculate costs of construction work	20	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCO87	CPCCPB3026	Erect and maintain trestle and plank systems	25	Unit of competency
OCO95	CPCCPD2011	Handle and store painting and decorating materials	8	Unit of competency
OCN92	CPCCPD3021	Prepare existing coated surface for painting	56	Unit of competency
OCO62	CPCCPD2013	Remove and replace doors and door and window components	10	Unit of competency
OCP92	CPCCPD2012	Use painting and decorating tools and equipment	40	Unit of competency
BBB15	CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	16	Unit of competency
OCQ07	CPCCPD3031	Work safely with lead-painted surfaces in the painting industry	16	Unit of competency

8. CARPENTRY Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OCP15	CPCCOM3006	Carry out levelling operations	24	Unit of competency
OCQ93	CPCCCA3002	Carry out setting out	12	Unit of competency
OCR12	CPCCCA3004	Construct and erect wall frames	40	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCP51	CPCCCA2011	Handle carpentry materials	16	Unit of competency
OCP10	CPCCCA3003	Install flooring systems	40	Unit of competency
OCR13	CPCCCA2002	Use carpentry tools and equipment	52	Unit of competency
OAP30	CPCCCM2007	Use explosive power tools	8	Unit of competency
BBB15	CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	16	Unit of competency

9. JOINERY Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery as endorsed in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BBA83	CPCCCM2006	Apply basic levelling procedures	16	Unit of competency
OCP15	CPCCOM3006	Carry out levelling operations	24	Unit of competency
OCP51	CPCCCA2011	Handle carpentry materials	16	Unit of competency
OCM44	CPCCJN3100	Process materials to produce components using static machines	25	Unit of competency
OCR13	CPCCCA2002	Use carpentry tools and equipment	52	Unit of competency
OAP30	CPCCCM2007	Use explosive power tools	8	Unit of competency
BBB15	CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	16	Unit of competency

10. ROOF TILING Trade Elective Group

Choose ONE (1) trade-specific pathway from Groups 2 to 11 and complete six (6) trade elective units.

Note: The elective units listed are a model program only. Additional units may be selected from the CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling as endorsed in the CPC and Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OCO91	CPCPCM2043	Carry out WHS requirements	34	Unit of competency
OAP32	CPCCCM2008	Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding	16	Unit of competency
OCO51	CPCCRT2001	Handle roof tiling materials	16	Unit of competency
OCN89	CPCCRT3004	Repair and renovate tile roofs	24	Unit of competency
OAP30	CPCCCM2007	Use explosive power tools	8	Unit of competency
OCO44	CPCCRT2002	Use roof tiling tools and equipment	44	Unit of competency
OCO78	CPCPCM2055	Work safely on roofs	15	Unit of competency
BBB15	CPCCCM2010	Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	16	Unit of competency

11. ON-SITE WORK PLACEMENT / WORK EXPERIENCE

Relevant construction industry Workplace Learning or Work Experience undertaken concurrently with delivery of this course is mandatory to achieve the qualification and consolidate student learning and skills development.
The duration will depend on delivery Pathway utilised:
- VET delivered to secondary students, a minimum of 220 hours.
- Pre-Apprenticeship delivery, a minimum of 125 hours.

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
1599	52443WA	Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)	Accredited course

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGS25	52893WA	Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)	Accredited course

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