Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre Apprenticeship (Carpentry) - VDSS

Learn the basic skills in construction including workplace health and safety, safe use of hand and power tools, and practical construction tasks. Students complete hands-on projects such as basic sub floors and wall frames, and develop communication, teamwork, planning and self-management skills.

This program prepares students for entry into a Certificate III Carpentry apprenticeship or further training.

Entry Requirements

Literacy and numeracy

Students are expected to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to a VET Certificate II program. This includes reading and following instructions, completing short written responses, and applying basic numeracy skills for measurements. This typically aligns to a Strong Year 9 NAPLAN result or equivalent school assessment.

Physical capacity and mobility

This course includes practical activities in a simulated construction environment. Students should be able to stand for extended periods, safely lift and carry materials, use hand and power tools, and move around workshop spaces including working at ground level and on low platforms.

Complete the training product

To complete the program, students must participate in both classroom-based learning and practical workshop activities. Assessment may include:

• Multiple-choice quizzes and short-answer questions
• Written responses to prompts, scenarios or workplace examples
• Problem-solving tasks related to measurements, plans and drawings
• Practical demonstrations of construction skills, including safe tool use
• Demonstration of selected practical skills on multiple occasions to confirm competency

Proposed Units

• CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
• CPCCOHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• VU22014 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry
• VU22016 Erect and safely use working platforms
• VU22015 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings
• VU22022 Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment
• VU22023 Perform basic setting out
• VU22024 Construct basic sub-floor
• VU22025 Construct basic wall frames

Clothing and Equipment

• Steel cap boots
• Overalls or drill pants
• One metre folding rule or five metre retractable tape
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Branded shirt, safety glasses and ear protection supplied
• Students must have access to a computer and Internet and we encourage bringing their school laptop to VDSS classes

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate III in Carpentry (Apprenticeship)
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction

Potential Job Outcomes

• Apprentice Carpenter
• Construction Worker