CPC10126

Certificate I in Construction

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CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context.

The qualification is suited to vocational education and training (VET) in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.

There are no specific job outcomes to this qualification, but the skills achieved will assist in successfully undertaking a Certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification or will facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.

  • Discover how the construction industry works, explore key job roles and build an understanding of workplace expectations and sustainable practices.
  • Build the confidence to work safely by applying essential work health and safety requirements, policies and procedures on construction sites.
  • Learn to plan and organise construction tasks, sequence work, confirm requirements and manage time and resources effectively.
  • Develop practical communication skills to work confidently with supervisors, team members and other construction professionals.
  • Gain the skills to read and understand basic construction plans, drawings, specifications and project information.
  • Build confidence in taking measurements, calculating material quantities and preparing basic estimates and costings.
  • Learn how to select, handle, move and store construction materials safely and efficiently.
  • Gain hands-on skills in selecting, using, maintaining and storing essential construction tools and equipment.
  • Bring your knowledge and practical skills together to complete a basic construction project safely, sustainably and to the required standard.

Who should Attend:

The Certificate I in Construction provides learner learners with foundational construction knowledge, workplace safety skills and exposure to the building industry before progressing to further training or employment.

This course is designed for individuals who are:

  • School leavers
  • Entry-level workers
  • Career changers
  • Future apprentices
  • Individuals new to construction
  • Individuals preparing for apprenticeships

Employment Pathways:

While the qualification does not provide a direct trade outcome, graduates may obtain entry-level roles such as:

  • Construction Labourer
  • Trades Assistant
  • Construction Apprentice
  • Site Support Worker
  • Building Industry Assistant
  • General Construction Worker

COURSE DURATION
UP TO 24 weeks / 6 months

STUDY LOAD
Apx up to 18 – 22 hours per weeks

Delivery Mode
Blended learning includes:

  • Virtual Classroom-based
  • Face-to-Face(F2F)
  • Self-paced learning (SPL)
  • On the job practical (OTJP)/Workplace
  • Simulated Environment

The interactive online tutorials are scheduled as 4 hours sessions on Weekday Evening. (Tuesday and Wednesday )

Tutorials (Virtual classroom) will be presented by our trainers qualified in training and assessment with substantial industry expertise.

Student needs to commit and attend couples of  f-2-f training sessions  throughout their course.

 

On enrolment, student will be required to provide:

  • a copy of Photo ID (Driver licence /Passport)
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI Number) It is a requirement for every student that is undertaking nationally recognized Vocational Education and Training to have a USI. If you don’t have one, it can be created easily using just 1 form of ID (it only takes a few minutes). To create a USI Click here. If you have created one in the past but have misplaced it, you may be able to retrieve it by Clicking here. If you are having any issues please feel free to contact us and we will gladly assist.
  • will require sufficient language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills to be able to engage in the assessment and to perform workplace tasks such as calculating materials, interpreting building plans and specifications and recording work outcomes

Minimum criteria for computer and Computer “apps”

  • Computer with internet access
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

 

EXPRESS
$1,497 (admin & resources) PLUS +
$750 monthly x 2 months
Total $2,997
(Save $500)

BY INSTALMENTS
$1,497 (admin & resources) PLUS +
$666 Monthly x 3 Months
Total $3,497

  1. CPCWHS1001          Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  2. CPCCCM1011          Undertake basic estimation and costing
  3. CPCCOM1012          Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  4. CPCCOM1013          Plan and organise work
  5. CPCCVE1011*         Undertake a basic construction project
  6. CPCCCM2004*        Handle construction materials
  7. CPCCCM2005*        Use construction tools and equipment
  8. CPCCWHS2001        Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  9. BSBSUS211              Participate in sustainable work practices
  10. CPCCOM1014          Conduct workplace communication
  11. CPCCOM2001*        Read and interpret plans and specifications
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