Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE-VM. 180 nominal hours or above equals two VET credits.
Contribution towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET equals one unit of credit.
Contribution towards VCE
Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and VCE VET unit 3-4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies.
Scored Assessment: No
State Accreditation
This program is a partial completion over two years.
What will you learn?
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pre-apprenticeship) provides students with hands-on, industry-relevant skills and knowledge to support entry into an apprenticeship within the building and construction industry. Training is delivered in a dedicated workshop environment and covers key areas such as workplace health and safety, safe use of hand and power tools, interpreting workplace documents, workplace communication, and building-related measurements and calculations. This program lays the foundation for further training at Certificate III level across a range of trade streams.
Study & Career Pathways
Possible Study Pathways
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Certificate III in Carpentry; Bricklaying and Blocklaying
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Certificate IV in Building and Construction
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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
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Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying; Building Design (Architectural)
Potential Career Pathways
Builder trades assistant, Builder, Landscaper, Bricklayer & Blocklayer, Painter & Decorator, Building Surveyor, Architect
Program Delivery
This program is a partial completion over two years.
Location: Fed TAFE, Horsham; Longerenong College
Contact: Wednesdays during school terms 9:20am to 3:20pm
Work Placement
Minimum 40 hours work placement is recommended by VCAA
Clothing & Equipment
Safety boots and appropriate workwear clothing with further information during the RTO's orientation.
Materials Fee
Paid for by Department of Education for Government students. Independent and Catholic students to discuss with your school VET Co-ordinator
Program commencement is subject to enrolment numbers.
CERTIFICATE II IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
COURSE CODE: 22614VIC
Fed TAFE (RTO Code 4909)
Skillinvest (RTO Code 4192)