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Course Summary

Prevocational Course in General Construction (Carpentry) (CPC10108)

(Domestic Students)


Want a job that can take you anywhere? A Pre-Vocational Course in General Construction (Carpentry) from Sunshine Coast TAFE could be the building blocks for your trade qualification. By completing this course you could enhance your opportunities to gain a construction apprenticeship and ultimately lead you towards a trade qualification.

Throughout this course we’ll teach you how to: follow OH&S policies and procedures; work safely and effectively in the general construction industry; plan and organise work; conduct workplace communication; carry out measurements and calculations; handle construction materials; undertake a basic construction project; and use carpentry tools and equipment.

This Certificate is suitable for vocational education and training in schools, or as a pathway qualification. It may provide career clarification and improve participation in training by equity groups.

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Program

Information :

Semester 2 dates to be advised.

Course timetable Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.00am - 3.30pm

Statement of Attainment issued on completion of this course.

 
Career Prospects :

Carpentry apprenticeship. 
Entry Requirement :

You must have successfully completed year 10 (or equivalent), turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.

 
Assessment Information :

Your assessment will cover - assignments, tests, oral questioning, observation and third party reports. Assessment is competency based and you will be required to complete all projects and assignments, written and/or practical, as set out within the TAFE student handbook. 
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Delivery Packages

Delivery Package :

 

 Course Code :

CPC10108 
Full Cost : $1200  Course Capacity :

14 places
Cost Details : $12 to be paid at time of enrolment for student ID card. 
Commences :

February and July

Location :

Nambour Campus
91 Windsor Road, Nambour
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Semester 1 only Burnside Trade Centre, 9 Windsor Road NAMBOUR
Full-time Duration :    Part-time Duration : 10 Week/s 
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Enrolment Information

How to Enrol :  

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Related Documents

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Timetables

 CPC10108_PREVOC_Carpentry_Timetable_V2_Feb2012_121211.doc

Other Documents (eg. Flyers, Brochures, Booklists, Other Requirements)

 Materials list_Cert1Carpentry_2012.pdf
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Units

CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements-construction

CPCCVE1001A

Undertake basic construction

CPCCCA2002A

Use carpentry tools/equipment

CPCCCM1002A

Sustain effective work-construction

CPCCCM1003A

Plan and organise work

CPCCCM1004A

Conduct workplace communication

CPCCCM1005A

C'out measurement/calculations

CPCCCM2004A

Handle construction materials

M00WSA50

Workplace simulation/assessment

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Additional Information

Austudy Austudy provides financial help if you are aged 25 years or more and studying or undertaking an Australian study full-time, you will need contact Centre link Customer Service on 132490.
Skills Recognition Skills recognition benefits students by recognising skills and knowledge gained from previous studies, informal training or experiences gained at work and in everyday life. Skills Recognition may include one or more of the following processes:
  • Internal Credit (for competencies already achieved in TAFE)
  • External Credit (for achievement of equivalent competencies outside TAFE). If you have received a pass result in the same unit from another organisation and it is part of the program you are enrolling in, you will get unit credits at no charge.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning assessment; formally recognising that you have acquired relevant skills and knowledge as a result of work experience, life experience or previous informal training education (be initiated by written application). For more information please contact our Skills Recognition Officer on 5457 1000 or email - rpl.scit@det.qld.gov.au
Further Study :

Carpentry apprenticeship. 
Information Current : 17/05/2012
Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification.

To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details.
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