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Certificate I in Construction

This qualification is an introduction to the construction industry and how its workplaces run. It covers work health and safety, planning work, handling materials, using basic tools, simple costing and a small building project. People with some building site experience may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who are new to construction, or have only basic site experience, and want a first step towards further training or an apprenticeship.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Construction labourer
  • Site labourer
  • Construction assistant
  • Trades assistant

Qualification structure

11 units in total. Competency: The elective units are to be chosen as follows: Up to 3 units from the elective units below. One unit from Certificate I or II qualifications in the CPC Training Package or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

8 units
  1. CPCCCM1011Undertake basic estimation and costing
  2. CPCCCM2004 (has a prerequisite)Handle construction materials
  3. CPCCCM2005 (has a prerequisite)Use construction tools and equipment
  4. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
  5. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  6. CPCCVE1011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake a basic construction project
  7. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  8. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

Elective units

7 units
  1. BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
  2. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  3. CPCCOM1014Conduct workplace communication
  4. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  5. CPCCOM1017Prepare simple construction sketches
  6. CPCCOM2001 (has a prerequisite)Read and interpret plans and specifications
  7. CPCCVE1002Undertake a basic computer design project

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCCM2004 Handle construction materials — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
  • CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

The unit CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is designed to meet WHS regulatory authority requirements for WHS induction and must be achieved before access to any building and construction work site.

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