Accredited course Outline

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Course in Introduction to Construction

Course in Introduction to Construction

Accredited course
National Code:
51492
State Code:
1614
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/12/2005
Field of Education
0403 - Building
AQF Level
Course in
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
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
All core units of competence must be achieved.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1812 BCGCM1004B Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
W1809 BCGCM1001B Follow OHS policies and procedures 32 Unit of competency
W1811 BCGCM1003B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
W1810 BCGCM1002B Work effectively in the General Construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2.

ELECTIVES
Select elective units of competence to a total of 80 hours from AQF levels 1 and 2 from the BCG03 General Construction, BCC03 Civil Construction, BCF00 Off-Site Construction or LMF02 Furnishing Industry Training Packages, with the added option of selecting one (1) unit of competence only from a Certificate 1 in an Automotive or Metals and Engineering Training Package provided it does not duplicate a Construction unit of competence.

The following is representative only and other units of competence can be substituted or added to the list.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W1764 BCGBL2001B Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials 16 Unit of competency
W1783 BCGCA2001B Handle carpentry materials 16 Unit of competency
W1825 BCGCO2001B Handle concreting materials 16 Unit of competency
W1903 BCGVE1001B Handle construction materials 8 Unit of competency
W1850 BCGPD2001B Handle painting and decorating materials 8 Unit of competency
W1893 BCGSP2001B Handle solid plastering materials 24 Unit of competency
W1882 BCGSF2001B Handle steelfixing materials 32 Unit of competency
W1908 BCGWC2001B Handle wall and ceiling lining materials 40 Unit of competency
W1765 BCGBL2002B Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment 30 Unit of competency
W1784 BCGCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment 52 Unit of competency
W1826 BCGCO2002B Use concreting tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
W1851 BCGPD2002B Use painting and decorating tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
W1894 BCGSP2002B Use solid plastering tools and equipment 64 Unit of competency
W1883 BCGSF2002B Use steelfixing tools and equipment 60 Unit of competency
W1909 BCGWC2002B Use wall and ceiling lining tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
3.

ELECTIVES - Supervised Skills Practice and Work Placement Modules.

Learners are to complete 200 hours from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
Y0303 Y0303 Supervised Skills Practice 1 40 Module
Y0300 Supervised Skills Practice 2 40 Module
Y0315 Supervised Skills Practice 3 40 Module
Y0316 Supervised Skills Practice 4 40 Module
Y0326 Supervised Skills Practice 5 40 Module
Y0281 Work Placement 1 40 Module
Y0282 Work Placement 2 40 Module
4.

CGEA ELECTIVES
Learners are to complete 240 hours from this group.

Learners are to complete 80 hours from the Reading and Writing group. The shorter modules are learning outcome components of the 80-hour Reading and Writing version, and are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility. Complete the full 80 hours or a total of 80 hours at the relevant level.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81269 Literacy for Knowledge - Introductory 20 Module
81282 Literacy for Knowledge I 20 Module
81295 Literacy for Knowledge II 20 Module
81309 Literacy for Knowledge III 20 Module
81270 Literacy for Practical Purposes - Introductory 20 Module
81283 Literacy for Practical Purposes 1 20 Module
81296 Literacy for Practical Purposes II 20 Module
81310 Literacy for Practical Purposes III 20 Module
81271 Literacy for Public Debate - Introductory 20 Module
81284 Literacy for Public Debate 1 20 Module
81297 Literacy for Public Debate II 20 Module
81311 Literacy for Public Debate III 20 Module
81281 Literacy for Self Expression 1 20 Module
81294 Literacy for Self Expression II 20 Module
81308 Literacy for Self Expression III 20 Module
81268 Literacy for Self-expression - Introductory 20 Module
81251 VBM685 Reading and Writing - Introductory 80 Module
81255 VBM688 Reading and Writing I 80 Module
81259 VBM691 Reading and Writing II 80 Module
81263 VBM694 Reading and Writing III 80 Module
5.

ELECTIVES - CGEA Numeracy Modules.
Learners are to complete 80 hours from the Numeracy group. The shorter modules are learning outcome components of the 80-hour Numeracy and Mathematics version, and are offered as an alternative to provide flexibility. Complete either the full 80 hours or a total of 80 hours of shorter modules at the relevant level.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81314 Algebraic Techniques III 13 Module
81285 Core Concepts I 20 Module
81298 Core Concepts II 15 Module
81312 Core Concepts III 15 Module
81272 Core Concepts- Introductory 20 Module
81276 Data - Introductory 15 Module
81289 Data I 15 Module
81302 Data II 13 Module
81313 Data III 13 Module
81273 Design - Introductory 15 Module
81286 Design I 15 Module
81299 Design II 13 Module
81315 Formulae and Graphs III 13 Module
81303 Formulae II 13 Module
81275 Location - Introductory 15 Module
81288 Location I 15 Module
81301 Location II 13 Module
81317 Maths Further Study (Area A) 13 Module
81318 Maths Further Study (Area B) 13 Module
81274 Measuring - Introductory 15 Module
81287 Measuring I 15 Module
81300 Measuring II 13 Module
81277 Money and Time - Introductory 15 Module
81290 Money and Time I 15 Module
81252 VBM686 Numeracy and Mathematics - Introductory 80 Module
81256 VBM689 Numeracy and Mathematics I 80 Module
81260 VBM692 Numeracy and Mathematics II 80 Module
81264 VBM695 Numeracy and Mathematics III 80 Module
81304 Problem Solving II 13 Module
81316 Problem Solving III 13 Module
6.

ELECTIVES - CGEA General Curriculum Modules.
Learners are to complete 80 hours from the General Curriculum group. Other CGEA modules can be included if needed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
81254 VBM687 General Curriculum Options - Introductory 80 Module
81258 VBM670 General Curriculum Options I 80 Module
81262 VBM693 General Curriculum Options II 80 Module
81253 VBM563 Oral Communication - Introductory 80 Module
81261 VBM565 Oral Communication II 80 Module
81265 VBM566 Oral Communication III 80 Module
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
1612 15167WA Certificate I in Introduction To Construction Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
1618 52018 Course in Introduction to Construction Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training and Employment on behalf of the Crown. OR TAFEWA Central West College.

2. The proponent for this course is TAFEWA Central West College on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code [51492.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the Portfolio Officer, TAFEWA Swan, Curriculum Support Services Network, Directorate, Bentley Campus, PO Box 1336, Midland WA 6936 telephone (08) 9442 8301.
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