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Certificate I in Introduction To Construction
Certificate I in Introduction To Construction
15167WA
1612
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide a flexible program of study that will increase the students communication, literacy, basic maths and computing skills relevant to the building and construction industry.
To provide basic skills and safe working practices necessary for the student to access further studies and/or employment in the building and construction industry.
Schedule
1. CORE
GROUP 1 Core from 01/04/2001
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0075 | BCG1000A | Carry out interactive workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| N0079 | BCG1004A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| N0076 | BCG1001A | Carry out OH&S requirements | 32 | Unit of competency |
| N0077 | BCG1002A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| N0078 | BCG1003A | Read and interpret plans | 32 | Unit of competency |
2. ELECTIVES
GROUP 3 Students are to select one of the following modules from Group 3.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81023 | Cgea1-reading & Writing | 80 | Module | |
| 81027 | Cgea2-reading & Writing | 80 | Module | |
| 81031 | Cgea3-reading and Writing | 80 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 4 Students are to select one of the following modules from Group 4.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81025 | Cgea1-numerical & Mathematical | 80 | Module | |
| 81029 | Cgea2-numerical & Mathematical | 80 | Module | |
| 81033 | Cgea3-numerical & Mathematical | 80 | Module |
4. ELECTIVE
GROUP 5 Students are to select one of the following modules from Group 5
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81026 | Cgea1-general Curriculum Options | 80 | Module | |
| 81030 | Cgea2-general Curriculum Options | 80 | Module | |
| 81034 | Cgea3-general Curriculum Options | 80 | Module |
5. ELECTIVE
GROUP 6 Core modules from old course - NO NEW ENROLMENTS AFTER 2001
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29450 | 2\1 Brickwork - Bonds, Patterns and Applications | 40 | Module | |
| 29485 | 5\2 Wall Tiling With Mortar | 40 | Module | |
| 29655 | Basic Concrete Work | 40 | Module | |
| 82940 | Basic Hand Tools | 24 | Module | |
| 82939 | Basic Joints | 24 | Module | |
| 82941 | Basic Power Tools | 16 | Module | |
| 82948 | Builders Setting Out | 20 | Module | |
| 29673 | Floating and Rendering Skills 2 | 40 | Module | |
| 29672 | Floating Skills Basic | 40 | Module | |
| 29654 | Materials Handling and Storage | 40 | Module | |
| 29647 | Occupational Health and Safety | 40 | Module | |
| 29608 | FF2003 | Scaffolding (Restricted Height) | 16 | Module |
6. ELECTIVE
GROUP 7 Student to select a maximum of 200 hours from the following
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0453 | Supervised Skill Practice 4 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0454 | Supervised Skill Practice 5 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0455 | Supervised Skill Practice 6 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0450 | Supervised Skills Practice 1 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0451 | Supervised Skills Practice 2 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0452 | Supervised Skills Practice 3 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0468 | Supervised Skills Practice 7 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0469 | Supervised Skills Practice 8 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0456 | Work Placement 1 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module | |
| N0457 | Work Placement 2 (Bcg10198) | 25 | Module |
7.
GROUP 2
Students are to select a minimum of 68 nominal hours from Units of Competency (from the 1000 or 2000 series for units), from the General Construction, Civil Construction, Offsite, Services (2001) or other construction related Training Packages. RTOs need to tailor the selection of Units of Competence to the practical project being undertaken whilst observing all the Training Package requirements to meet pre-requisite units where stipulated.
The following unit is an example only.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0080 | BCG1005A | Use hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1614 | 51492 | Course in Introduction to Construction | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training. Training providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their State
accrediting body.
2. The course was originally accredited in WA from 01/01/99 to 31/12/2001 for the Department of Training in order to satisfy industry specific tenders for targetted access student groups.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training (08) 9235 6222.
4. This course was entered on to the CMS by West Coast College of TAFE on 07/01/1999.
5. This course has been changed on 11/04/2001 by Training Products Information Service to include units of competence from BCG99 General Construction Training Package and add additional skills practice training.
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