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Stage 6 - Construction [VET]

Course Overview

This course provides students with the opportunity to obtain national vocational qualifications for employment in the construction industry. Students will be able to gain skills in planning and organising work, measuring and calculating, reading and interpreting plans, safe and environmentally sustainable work practices and the use of construction tools and equipment. Skills gained in this course also transfer to other industries.

At the successful conclusion of the course students can gain a nationally recognised certificate: CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways.

Course Content

This course is practically oriented towards the construction industry with theory work incorporated. Category B status for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

A total of 4 units of credit – Year 11 and/or HSC

Students must attempt: ALL compulsory units of competency.

Students must complete a minimum of 70 hours additional hours of mandatory work placement.

Year 11 Course Units

  • Apply WH&S requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.
  • Work safely in the construction industry.
  • Conduct workplace communication.
  • Plan and organise work.
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Use construction tools and equipment.
  • Handle carpentry materials.
  • Carry out measurements and calculations.

Year 12 Course Units

  • Apply basic levelling procedures.
  • Undertake basic construction project.
  • Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry. • Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials.
  • Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment.
  • Use carpentry tools and equipment.

Note: These may change pending training package changes and other reasons. However, they are merely an indication of units being offered.

Students successfully completing the above course content will obtain a nationally recognised (CPC20211) Certificate II in Construction Pathways or a Statement of Attainment (partial completion) towards (CPC20211) Certificate II Construction Pathways.

Work Placement

Students are required to complete two, one–week blocks of work placement (Year 11, 35 hours and Year 12, 35 hours) in their relevant industry. Work placement is a NSW Education Standards Authority mandatory requirement.

Assessment

Construction is a VET (Vocational Education & Training) subject which allows for national dual accreditation (Industry & HSC). Students are required to complete “competency tasks” to demonstrate their abilities as “competent” or “not yet competent” in each of the units. An internal assessment process is also undertaken for students pursuing an ATAR pathway.

Students that exit the course at the end of the Year 11 year can achieve a “Statement of Attainment” which reflects the units achieved at that point.

HSC Examination
  • 2 hour exam (Theory) - Construction is a Category B HSC subject and only one Category B subject may count as credit towards the ATAR. There is an optional HSC examination for Construction.
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills

There are no prerequisites for this course, however students who have completed Year 9 and 10 Industrial Technology or Design and Technology and have well developed workshop knowledge and skills will have a distinct advantage.

Equipment Requirements

Students must obtain their own personal protective equipment and safety equipment required for work in the construction industry. These items will be required for practical work at school and work placements, and are very important pieces of equipment for the students to have. More information about this will be available at the commencement of the course. This equipment will include, but will not be limited to the following:

  • Fluorescent yellow safety shirt (Avondale School VET logo) - $35 from Avondale School Administration Office
  • Steel-capped safety boots - Sourced by student 
  • Ear muffs - Sourced by student 
  • Safety glasses - Sourced by student 
  • Navy blue King Gee work pants or similar style - Sourced by student 

The cost of the above items will vary depending on where they are purchased. This may also be arranged through the school.

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