Building and Construction (Building)

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.

Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.

The course is targetted to domestic and international students who wish to undertake this course in order to access employment as a carpenter, builder, construction supervisor, leading hand of a small to medium sized building business. Employees who have previously gained these skills and knowledge through relevant work experience can also enrol in this course.

Training Location

APEX trains and assesses its students from its Melbourne Campus, Sydney CBD Campus and Parramatta Campus which are fully equipped with facilities including workshop, classrooms, computer lab, wireless internet, library facility, and a student sitting and recreation area.

Entry Requirements and Pre-Requisites

The course will be available to those students who are 18 years or older and have completed Year 12. International Students are required to have an English ability at the IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Although this qualification has no pre-requisites, students are required to complete the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry unit prior to starting the course or within the first term of studies with APEX.

Course Completion

Students obtaining a competent result for all listed units of competency will achieve the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry qualification. A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.

Employment Outcomes and Education Pathways

Units of Competency

Assessment

Assessments are conducted during and on completion of training for each unit to determine if the learner is competent. The assessments are conducted using knowledge and skills assessments. Assessment methods may include: Assignment, Questioning (Oral/Written), Case Study, Third Party Report, In Class Activities, Observations, Role Play and RPL.

RPL and Exemptions

Apex will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation. RPL and Credit Transfer are available for students to access prior to enrolment. More information is available in our student handbook.

Trainers and Assessors

All trainers and assessors hold vocational and training and assessment competencies at the level they teach or assess or higher, and have current and relevant industry skills.

Please note: APEX does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment or migration outcome on completion of the qualification.