Qualification Description

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 VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

11 units of competency:

8 core units

3 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows: – up to 3 units from the elective units below –  1 unit from Certificate I or II qualifications in CPC08 or another current Training Package or state accredited course, –  provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported –  vocational outcome. Some units in this qualification have prerequisite requirements, which must be met when packaging the qualification. Users are referred to the list of CPC08 units with prerequisite unit requirements available in this Training Package for this purpose.

Core units

CPCCCM1012A - Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCPCCCM1013A - Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1014A - Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM2001A - Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCCM2005B - Use construction tools and equipment

CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

CPCCOHS2001A - Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the   construction industry

CPCCVE1011A - Undertake a basic construction project

Elective units

CPCCCM1011A - Undertake basic estimation and costing

CPCCCM1015A - Carry out measurements and calculations

CPCCCM1016A - Identify requirements for safe tilt-up work

CPCCCM2004A - Handle construction materials

CPCCCM2006B - Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCVE1002B - Undertake a basic computer design project

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