Certificate I in Construction
CPC10120
This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture,
occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover
essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation
structure, communications skills, work planning, and employability skills in context. A
General Safety Induction (White Card) is also delivered in this course, which is an
industry requirement for you to work on a Queensland construction site.
occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover
essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation
structure, communications skills, work planning, and employability skills in context. A
General Safety Induction (White Card) is also delivered in this course, which is an
industry requirement for you to work on a Queensland construction site.
Delivery Mode
Face to Face
College
Groves Christian College (Face to Face)
Staines Memorial College (Trade Training Centre)
Duration
Equivalent to 4 Terms (1 Year)
QCE Credits
This course contributes to QCE Credits. Please see your Careers advisor for more information.
Fees
There is a consumables fee of $60 PPE and Uniform. This fee may be subsidised by your College. Please see your Fees Advisor for more information.
Entry Requirements
Learners are required to take a Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment pre-enrolment. This will help us support you if necessary in achieving a successful course outcome.
Possible Pathway Options
Upon completion of this course, learners could apply for an apprenticeship or enrol into a Certificate II pre-vocational program post school.
Possible Career Outcomes
Possible career outcomes include trade assistant and carpentry/joinery worker.
Course Units
To complete CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction, learners must complete eight (8) core units and three (3) elective units.
Training and Assessment
Learners are expected to engage in class sessions on a regular basis, meet course requirements and undertake a certain amount of self-directed preparation, reading and practice at their initiative and in their own time.
Assessments include activities, case studies, quizzes, short answer questions, video responses, and observation of performance.
Digital Equipment
Learners will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to Vet.Link. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.
Download the Course Description here
Correct at time of publication, subject to change
1 June 2021
Face to Face
College
Groves Christian College (Face to Face)
Staines Memorial College (Trade Training Centre)
Duration
Equivalent to 4 Terms (1 Year)
QCE Credits
This course contributes to QCE Credits. Please see your Careers advisor for more information.
Fees
There is a consumables fee of $60 PPE and Uniform. This fee may be subsidised by your College. Please see your Fees Advisor for more information.
Entry Requirements
Learners are required to take a Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment pre-enrolment. This will help us support you if necessary in achieving a successful course outcome.
Possible Pathway Options
Upon completion of this course, learners could apply for an apprenticeship or enrol into a Certificate II pre-vocational program post school.
Possible Career Outcomes
Possible career outcomes include trade assistant and carpentry/joinery worker.
Course Units
To complete CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction, learners must complete eight (8) core units and three (3) elective units.
| Core Units | |
| CPCCCM1011 | Undertake basic estimation and costing |
| CPCCCM2004* | Handle construction materials |
| CPCCCM2005* | Use construction tools and equipment |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCVE1011 | Undertake a basic construction project |
| CPCCWHS1011 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2011 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| Elective Units* | |
| CPCCOM2011* | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCM2006B | Apply basic levelling procedures |
Training and Assessment
Learners are expected to engage in class sessions on a regular basis, meet course requirements and undertake a certain amount of self-directed preparation, reading and practice at their initiative and in their own time.
Assessments include activities, case studies, quizzes, short answer questions, video responses, and observation of performance.
Digital Equipment
Learners will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to Vet.Link. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk.
Download the Course Description here
Correct at time of publication, subject to change
1 June 2021
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