Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship – Carpentry
Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students
National course code: 22614VIC
Considering an apprenticeship? Lay a strong foundation with a Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship – Carpentry.
This course covers both theory and practical training equipping you with skill set to work safely in the building and construction industry.
- Croydon campus
- Wantirna campus
- Two years part-time
- Year 1: Wednesday 8.00am – 4.00pm OR Wednesday 1.00pm – 6.00pm (plus a one-week block in Term 2 or 3 break) OR Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm (subject to demand)
- Year 2: Wednesday 8.00am – 4.00pm OR Wednesday 1.00pm – 6.00pm (plus a one-week block in Term 2 or 3 break)
- Classroom/workshop based/online delivery
- Materials fee: Year 1=$465, Year 2=$435
- Required clothing and equipment: work boots, work pants or shorts, shirt or t-shirt (NO singlets), 1m folding ruler, tape measure, pencil case with pens, pencils and erasers, and an exercise book.
Units of competency (Croydon Campus)
Unit code | Unit name | Nominal hours | Compulsory/Elective |
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VU23320 | Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment | 100 | Elective |
CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Compulsory |
CPCCWHS2001 | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 | Compulsory |
CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | 20 | Compulsory |
CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 | Compulsory |
VU23327 | Install interior fixings | 40 | Elective |
CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | 8 | Compulsory |
VU23321 | Perform basic setting out | 24 | Elective |
VU23313 | Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings | 25 | Compulsory |
HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | 12 | Compulsory |
VU23328 | Carry out basic demolition of timber structures | 20 | Elective |
Total nominal hours | 295 |
Unit code | Unit name | Nominal hours | Compulsory/Elective |
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VU23322 | Construct Basic Subfloor | 48 | Elective |
VU23323 | Construct Basic Wall Frames | 48 | Elective |
VU23326 | Install Basic Window and Door Frames | 24 | Elective |
VU23325 | Install Basic External Cladding | 24 | Elective |
VU23312 | Prepare for Work in the Building and Construction Industry | 16 | Compulsory |
VU23329 | Construct Basic Formwork for Concreting | 40 | Elective |
VU23324 | Construct a Basic Roof Frame | 40 | Elective |
VU23314 | Erect and Safely use Working Platforms | 24 | Compulsory |
Total nominal hours | 284 |
Units of competency (Wantirna Campus)
Unit code | Unit name | Nominal hours | Compulsory/Elective |
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VU23320 | Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment | 100 | Elective |
CPCCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Compulsory |
CPCCWHS2001 | Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 20 | Compulsory |
CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | 20 | Compulsory |
CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 | Compulsory |
VU23327 | Install interior fixings | 40 | Elective |
CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | 8 | Compulsory |
VU23321 | Perform basic setting out | 24 | Elective |
VU23313 | Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings | 25 | Compulsory |
HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support | 12 | Compulsory |
VU23328 | Carry out basic demolition of timber structures | 20 | Elective |
Total nominal hours | 295 |
Outcomes
On successful completion of this program, students will:
- VCE: be eligible for up to seven units of credit towards their VCE: five units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. This program does not offer scored assessment.
Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence may be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four).
- Qualification: be eligible for the award of 22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship.
Complementary studies include Product Design and Technology.
Career opportunities include builder, cabinetmaker and carpenter.
Pathways and further study
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How to apply for VET Delivered to Secondary Students
Essentially, we’re in partnership with you and your school. You speak to your school and they coordinate your application with Swinburne. Seek out your school’s VET or careers coordinator for course recommendations and discuss your options. Then, when you’ve decided on a VETDSS course that fits, your school will forward your application directly to us.
To be eligible for consideration for a VETDSS program you must be currently enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12.
You’ll receive notification from your school about the outcome of your application. Successful? More information about enrolment will follow.
If there is greater demand than course places available, you’ll be placed on a waiting list. So, take note of our key application dates to allow time for your school-endorsed application to get to us.
Please refer to Swinburne's policies and regulations for student rights and responsibilities while on campus.
Course costs
The costs associated with Swinburne VETDSS programs is invoiced directly to schools. For more information on course costs, it’s best to contact your school’s VET or careers coordinator.
2024 key dates
Applications | |
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First round applications open | Monday 14 August 2023 |
First round applications close | Sunday 8 October 2023 |
Schools notified | Monday 16 October 2023 |
Late applications open | Wednesday 18 October 2023 |
Late applications close | Tuesday 30 January 2024 |
Note: These dates are indicative only.
Enrolment and Orientation
Orientation for courses at Wantirna campus and Croydon campus is scheduled for Wednesday 30 November 2022.
When you’ve completed your enrolment and we’ve seen you on campus for orientation, you’ll attend Swinburne one day per week for training while continuing at your secondary school.
Courses commence the week of Monday 30 January 2023.
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Contact the VET Delivered to Secondary Students team
Have questions? If you would like more information about Swinburne's Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students, please call us on 1300 275 794 or email VETDSS@swin.edu.au