Who should enrol in this course?

22216VIC    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, Wall and Ceiling), this qualification has been developed to assist participants to achieve skills and knowledge to meet Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 2 requirements.

The outcomes of the qualification will enable the participant to develop:

Skills

Graduates at this level will have basic cognitive, technical and communication skills to apply appropriate methods, tools, materials and readily available information. For example includes:

  • safe handling of selected hand and power tools
  • interpreting workplace documents and plans
  • performing building related calculations
  • communicating effectively in the workplace
  • researching pathways and job opportunities in the construction industry.

Knowledge

Graduates at this level will have skills and knowledge for work in a defined context and/or further learning. For example includes:

  • safety requirements on a work site
  • sustainability principles on a work site
  • components of building structures
  • basic quality principles in the construction industry
  • awareness of building codes and standards.

Application of skills and knowledge

Graduates at this level will apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate autonomy and limited judgement in structured and stable contexts and within narrow parameters to:

  • ensure that work is completed safely.
  • produce simple sketches, drawings and plans.
  • apply calculations to determine quantities and costs of materials.
  • complete construction projects to required specifications and standards working as individuals and as part of a team.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or over
  • Be sufficiently proficient in English (read, write and speak) to be able to work successfully in a highly regulated environment
  • Have satisfactorily completed a minimum of year 10 or equivalent

Language, literacy & numeracy

Applicants must undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment during their induction session prior to beginning the qualification.  Results will be assessed on an individual level by the assessor.

For learners that require support in language, literacy or numeracy, alternative training and assessment methods may be used (see reasonable adjustment) and only where alternative arrangements meet the skill, knowledge or evidence requirements of the unit.