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Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This qualification is a pathway into the main construction trades, such as carpentry, bricklaying and joinery, but not plumbing. It covers safe work, planning, measuring and calculating, and a basic construction project. People with some trade experience may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People starting out in a construction trade who want a qualification that may give credit towards an apprenticeship.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Trades assistant
  • Construction labourer
  • Carpenter's labourer
  • Bricklayer's labourer

Qualification structure

10 units in total. Achieved. Construction Pathways For the award of the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 10 units of competency: Elective units are to be chosen from at least two but no more than four of groups A to I. One elective may be chosen from any current training package or accredited course as long as it contributes to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome, maintains the AQF level of this qualification, and does not replicate the content of another unit used to achieve this qualification. Remote Area Building For the award of the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (Remote Area Building), the candidate must demonstrate competency in a minimum of 10 units of competency: 5 units can be selected from Group I.

Core units

5 units
  1. CPCCOM1012Work effectively and sustainably in the Construction Industry
  2. CPCCOM1013Plan and organise work
  3. CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
  4. CPCCVE1011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake a basic construction project
  5. 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

40 units

Group A: Brick and blocklaying

  1. CPCCBL2001 (has a prerequisite)Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
  2. CPCCBL2002 (has a prerequisite)Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

Group B: Carpentry

  1. CPCCCA2002 (has a prerequisite)Use carpentry tools and equipment
  2. CPCCCA2011 (has a prerequisite)Handle carpentry materials

Group C: Solid plastering (maximum one unit from this group)

  1. CPCCSP2001 (has a prerequisite)Handle solid plastering materials
  2. CPCCSP2002 (has a prerequisite)Use solid plastering tools and equipment

Group D: Wall and floor tiling (maximum one unit from this group)

  1. CPCCCM2013 (has a prerequisite)Undertake basic installation of wall tiles
  2. CPCCWF2002 (has a prerequisite)Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment

Group E: Waterproofing (maximum one unit from this group)

  1. CPCCWP2001 (has a prerequisite)Handle waterproofing materials
  2. CPCCWP2002 (has a prerequisite)Use waterproofing tools and equipment

Group F: Joinery (maximum one unit from this group)

  1. CPCCJN2001 (has a prerequisite)Assemble components
  2. CPCCJN3004 (has a prerequisite)Manufacture and assemble joinery components

Group G: Stonemasonry (maximum one unit from this group)

  1. CPCCST2006 (has a prerequisite)Identify and use stone products
  2. CPCCST2007 (has a prerequisite)Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment

Group H: Painting and decorating (maximum one unit from this group)

  1. CPCCPD2011 (has a prerequisite)Handle and store painting and decorating materials
  2. CPCCPD2012 (has a prerequisite)Use painting and decorating tools and equipment

Group I: General elective units

  1. CPCCCM1011Undertake basic estimation and costing
  2. CPCCCM2004 (has a prerequisite)Handle construction materials
  3. CPCCCM2006Apply basic levelling procedures
  4. CPCCCM2009 (has a prerequisite)Carry out basic demolition
  5. CPCCCM2012 (has a prerequisite)Work safely at heights
  6. CPCCCO2013 (has a prerequisite)Carry out concreting to simple forms
  7. CPCCJN3100 (has a prerequisite)Process materials to produce components using static machines
  8. CPCCPD3021 (has a prerequisite)Prepare existing coated surfaces for painting
  9. CPCCPD3022 (has a prerequisite)Apply paint by brush and roller
  10. CPCCSH2003 (has a prerequisite)Apply and install sealant and sealant devices
  11. CPCCSP2003 (has a prerequisite)Prepare surfaces for plastering
  12. CPCCWF3004 (has a prerequisite)Repair wall and floor tiles
  13. CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
  14. CPCPCM2055Work safely on roofs
  15. CPCPRF2022 (has a prerequisite)Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
  16. MEM05050 (has a prerequisite)Perform routine gas metal arc welding
  17. MEM11011Undertake manual handling
  18. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  19. MEM16006Organise and communicate information
  20. RIICCM210EInstall trench support
  21. RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
  22. RIIWMG203EDrain and dewater civil construction site
  23. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  24. UEERL0003 (has a prerequisite)Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

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

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

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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