Qualification Outline

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Certificate I in Construction

Certificate I in Construction

Qualification
National Code:
CPC10120
State Code:
BGB6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
27/11/2020
Approved Date
19/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
228
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 09/12/2021 Current Approved
4.00 06/05/2021 Replaced Approved
3.00 09/03/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 27/11/2020 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context.
The qualification is suited to vocational education and training (VET) in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.
There are no specific job outcomes to this qualification, but the skills achieved will assist in successfully undertaking a Certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification or will facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.
The unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is designed to meet WHS regulatory authority requirements for WHS induction and must be achieved before access to any building and construction work site.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in eleven (11) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units
- three (3) elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- up to three (3) units from the elective units below
- one (1) unit from Certificate I or II qualifications in the CPC Training Package or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisiterequirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
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
OCO17 CPCCCM2004 Handle construction materials 16 Unit of competency
OCP77 CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
AXI38 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
OCN30 CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project 24 Unit of competency
OCQ32 CPCCCM1011 Undertake basic estimation and costing 14 Unit of competency
OCN00 CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment 40 Unit of competency
OCQ60 CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 16 Unit of competency
2. Elective units

Up to three (3) units may be selected from the elective units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBA83 CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures 16 Unit of competency
OCP93 CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
OCQ61 CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication 16 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OCQ62 CPCCOM1017 Prepare simple construction sketches 20 Unit of competency
OCN76 CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
OCP24 CPCCVE1002 Undertake a basic computer design project 24 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D381 CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BTU3 CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information