Vocational Education and Training Qualifications
CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction/
CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Senior course readiness criteria and pre-requisite
Student must be able to demonstrate safe behaviour suitable for the industry as evidenced by satisfactory behaviour across all subjects.
Registered training organisation (RTO):
Blue Dog Training (RTO Code: 31193)
07 3166 3960
QCE Credits:
3 preparatory points and up to 1 core
Description
The dual construction qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing.
The units of competency within the dual qualification cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials and have core units of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The dual 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.
Typically commencing in Year 11 and delivered in the school workshops, during normal school hours as a part of the student’s regular school timetable, the course is completed over a period of two (2) years. A student can only participate in a Blue Dog Training VETiS program with the permission of their school.
Application
The learning program should develop trade-like skills but not attempt to develop trade-level skills. The qualification is suited to
VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.
Eligibility - Cost
CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction is eligible for funding through the Department of Employment, Small Business and
Training (DESBT) who provide funding for secondary school students to complete one (1) approved VETiS qualification
while at school, referred to as ‘employment stream’ qualifications.
This means that if a student is eligible, the course is provided to them fee-free. To be eligible to enrol in a Blue Dog Training VETiS program, students must:
- be currently enrolled in secondary school
- permanently reside in Queensland
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
- not already completing or have already completed a funded VETiS course with another registered training organisation.
In situations where a student is not eligible for VETiS funding, under the DESBT funding arrangements, fee for service arrangements are available for students through Blue Dog Training. Fee for service cost = $1200.
CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways is not currently eligible for funding through the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT). This portion of the Dual Qualification is being delivered by Blue Dog Training as a pilot program to 2025 enrolments and will not incur a fee for service cost.
Training and Assessment Delivery
The Blue Dog Training VETiS program is delivered at the student’s school as part of their timetabled classes by Blue Dog Trainings qualified trainers and assessors.
Secondary school students are enrolled as a student with Blue Dog Training and their qualification or statement of attainment is issued by Blue Dog Training.
Training and assessment are via Blue Dog Training’s blended mode of delivery which comprises both on-line training and face to face classroom-based training at the school workshop.
Blue Dog Training trainers and assessors attend the school on a structured basis throughout the school year.
Blue Dog Training are responsible for all training and assessment.
Unit Code
| Unit Name
| CPC10120
| CPC20220
|
CPCCWHS1011#
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
| ✔
|
|
CPCCCM2005*
| Use construction tolls and equipment
| ✔
|
CPCCOM1014
| Conduct workplace communication
| ✔
|
CPCCOM2001*
| Read and interpret plans and specifications
| ✔
|
CPCCCM2004*
| Handle construction materials
| ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCCM1011
| Undertake basic estimation and costing | ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCOM1012
| Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
| ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCOM1013
| Plan and organise work
| ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCVE1011*
| Undertake a basic construction project
| ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCWHS2001
| Apply WHS requirements, policie and procedures in the construction industry
| ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCOM1015
| Carry out measurements and calculations
| ✔
| ✔
|
CPCCCA2002*
| Use carpentry tools and equipment
|
| ✔
|
CPCCCM2006
| Apply basic levelling procedures
| ✔
|
Notes:
* Prerequisite units of competency - An asterisk (*) against a unit of competency code in the list above indicates there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) of competency must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.
Elective units are subject to change prior to the commencement of the program. This is to ensure alignment to current industry practices.
# Mandatory Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) training - The unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is designed to meet WHSQ regulatory authority requirements for General Construction Induction Training (GCIT) and must be achieved before access to any building and construction work site. Successful completion of this unit of competency as part of this Blue Dog Training VETiS program will result in the student being issued with a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Construction Induction ‘White Card’.
More information can be found about each of these individual qualifications at: