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Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support
Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support
52922WA
BGY11
Current
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This is a pre-entry course addressing the competencies required by those wishing to commence a career in the building and construction industry leading to non-trade technical occupations such as scheduler, estimator, contract administrator, designer, draftsperson, pre-start consultant, or related off-site construction support roles.
In addition to a flexible technical support pathway, the course also has three pathway specialisations available.
- Pathway 1: Estimating, Drafting and Scheduling
- Pathway 2: Project and Contract Support
- Pathway 3: Modern Methods of Construction
The flexible pathway allows electives to be selected from across the specialisations to suit learner and organisational requirements.
If a specialisation is achieved, this is reflected in the title of the qualification awarded, with the specialisation added in brackets.
Schedule
- Five (5) core units
- Nine (9) elective units.
All core units must be achieved.
Electives must be chosen as follows:
- At least three (3) units must be selected from Group A
- At least two (2) units must be selected from Group B
- Remaining units may be selected from Groups A to E and may include up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units contribute to the stated vocational outcomes of the qualification, do not duplicate any of the listed electives, and maintain the integrity of the qualification alignment to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) at level 2.
Pathway specialisations
The qualification also provides for three pathway specialisations. To achieve a specialisation, additional packaging rules must also be met for each pathway:
- Pathway 1: For the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support (Estimating, Drafting and Scheduling), three (3) electives must be selected from Group C.
- Pathway 2: For the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support (Project and Contract Support), three (3) electives must be selected from Group D.
- Pathway 3: For the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support (Modern Construction Methods), three (3) electives must be selected from Group E.
1. Core Units
Five (5) units to be completed.
Either CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications OR RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications may be selected.
Either CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry OR RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures may be selected.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA105 | BCSCOR202 | Apply sustainability principles in building and construction practices | 28 | Module |
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| ODX74 | CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| OCG82 | RIICCM203E | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCN76 | CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| BA113 | BCSCOR201 | Work effectively in building and construction support roles | 24 | Module |
| OBV80 | RIIWHS201E | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Industry Knowledge
At least three (3) units to be selected from this group.
Either BCSIND203 Undertake application of building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings OR VU23410 Prepare to work in a civil construction environment may be selected.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA115 | BCSIND201 | Apply building and construction industry information | 32 | Module |
| BA140 | VU23410 | Prepare to work in a civil construction environment | 4 | Module |
| BA106 | BCSIND202 | Source and apply information on building and construction processes, materials and equipment | 32 | Module |
| BA112 | BCSIND203 | Undertake application of building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings | 30 | Module |
3. Group B: Technical Skills
At least two (2) units to be selected from this group.
Either CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations OR RIICCM201E Carry out measurements and calculations may be selected.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP93 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OBX22 | RIICCM201E | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCR05 | CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCE05 | BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BA108 | BCSTEC201 | Use CAD software templates to produce 2D and 3D drawings of buildings and infrastructure | 46 | Module |
4. Group C: Estimating, Drafting and Scheduling
Pathway 1: At least three (3) units to be selected from this group for the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support (Estimating, Drafting and Scheduling).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA103 | BCSEDS203 | Assist with building and construction scheduling | 34 | Module |
| ODH02 | CUADES202 | Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BA110 | BCSEDS202 | Undertake basic drafting activities | 24 | Module |
| BA109 | BCSEDS201 | Undertake basic estimation and costing from contract documents | 44 | Module |
5. Group D: Project and Contract Support
Pathway 2: BCSPCS201 and BCSPCS202 and one (1) other unit to be selected from this group for the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support (Project and Contract Support).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA114 | BCSPCS203 | Evaluate Building Information Modelling (BIM) for building and construction projects | 22 | Module |
| OCD55 | BSBFIN301 | Process financial transactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BA111 | BCSPCS202 | Support contract administration | 28 | Module |
| BA104 | BCSPCS201 | Support project management | 28 | Module |
6. Group E: Modern Methods of Construction
Pathway 3: At least three (3) units to be selected from this group for the award of Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support (Modern Methods of Construction).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCG09 | BSBCRT201 | Develop and apply thinking and problem solving skills | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BA107 | BCSMMC201 | Evaluate modern construction methods and materials | 24 | Module |
| BA138 | VU23153 | Explore evolving technology and impact on jobs | 20 | Module |
| BA136 | VU23142 | Investigate applications for smart cities technology | 30 | Module |
| BA134 | VU23141 | Investigate trades of the future | 30 | Module |
7. Work Placement Modules
These modules apply to non-traineeship delivery only, such as full-time or part-time delivery within an RTO, pre-apprenticeship delivery in an RTO or VETDSS on a full-time or part-time basis. When delivered as a traineeship, trainees meet the work placement requirement through being embedded in industry.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21410 | 21410 | On-site Work Placement 1 | 55 | Module |
| 21411 | 21411 | On-site Work Placement 2 | 55 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCY50 | 52825WA | Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Para Professional) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
For VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) the course may be provided over 1 or 2 years.