VET Building and ConstructionThis course is held at Berwick College, Manuka Road, Berwick. The College has a fully equipped building and construction classroom, with all the facilities that students need to com plete the Certificate II in Building and Construction.

Berwick College offers easy access to local schools, with the aid of public transport.

Manuka RoadBerwick 3806

Phone: 8768 1060Fax: 9707 3456

email: crawley.karen.k@edumail.vic.gov.auwww.berwickcollege.vic.edu.au

Certificate II in Building and Construction

Program DetailsUnits may include;

1st YearCPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industryHLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life supportVU20955 Workplace safety and site inductionVU20956 Building structuresVU20957 Calculations for the building industryVU20959 Communication skills for the construction industryVU20962 Quality principles for building industryVU20964 Workplace documents and plansVU20971 Carpentry hand toolsVU20982 Basic environmental sustainability in carpentry

2nd YearVU20958 Prepare for work in the construction industryVU20960 Introduction to scaffolding and work platformsVU20961 LevellingVU20963 Safe handling and use of plant and selected portableVU20973 Basic setting outVU20974 Sub-floor framingVU20975 Wall framingVU20977 External cladding

Units of competency are subject to change.

Timetable1st year: Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm2nd year: Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Contribution to VCE/VCALStudents are eligible for credit of up to four VCE VET units on their Statement of Results: two units at 1-2 level and one unit 3-4 sequence.The VET Building and Construction qualification provides a unit 3-4 sequence for satisfactory com pletion purposes. Students may accumulate VCE VET units over more than one year.This course is a partial completion. Third year VET or a three week block at the end of year 12 is required to complete full course.This course does not contribute to the ATAR.

Possible Pathways

Certificate III in Brick & Blocklaying

Certificate IV in Building & Construction

Diploma in Building & Construction

Certificate II in Building and Construction

22216VICThe aim of the VET Building and Construction is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve units of competency that will enhance their employment prospects in building or building related industries. This qualifica tion will enable participants to gain a recognised cre dential and make a more informed choice of vocation and career paths as well as expose them to skills, such as building projects, workplace safety and first aid.This program is only partially completed by the students within the school timeframe. A three week bridging program runs at the end of the second year (held at Chisholm with an additional cost) enabling the students to complete the Certificate II qualification. Contact the Careers office for further information.

Special Requirements Students are required to wear steel cap boots and their school uniform.

Structured Workplace LearningIt is strongly recommended to have a minimum of 80 hours of work placement throughout the duration of the VET program.

FeesA materials fee applies to this course.