Building and Construction Course
COURSE CODE: 2238VIC

ONTTC’s building and construction course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the Building and Construction or Building and Construction-related industries.  Apprentice carpenters can work in the popular carpentry trade and when fully qualified has many opportunities when it comes to the building and construction industry. Salary and employment prospects are excellent with the possibility to run and operate your own business one day

This program is ideal for students wanting to enter the building and construction industry as apprentice carpenters. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills to work safely in the building and construction industry.

2021 Building and Construction Course Information

FIRST YEAR

CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY HOURS
VU22022 Identify and handle carpentry tools and equipment 100
HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support 12
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6
CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication 20
VU22029 Install interior fixings 40
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures 8
VU22014 Prepare for work in the building and construction industry 16
FIRST YEAR TOTAL HOURS 222

SECOND YEAR

CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY HOURS
VU22015 Interpret and apply basic plans and drawings 20
VU22023 Perform basic setting out 24
VU22024 Construct basic sub floor 48
CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 20
VU22025 Construct basic wall frames 48
VU22026 Construct a basic roof frame 40
VU22028 Install basic window and door frames 24
VU22030 Carry out basic demolition for timber structures 20
SECOND YEAR TOTAL HOURS 249

EXTRA UOCs AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE SECOND YEAR TO FULLY COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE

CODE UNIT OF COMEPTENCY HOURS
VU22027 Install basic internal cladding 24
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations 20
VU22016 Erect and safely use working platforms 24
VU22031 Construct basic formwork for concreting 40
TOTAL HOURS 108

Total Course Hours

579

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