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CPC20120

Certificate II in Construction

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Course Overview

The Certificate II in Construction (CPC20120) provides an occupational outcome and a range of support tasks applicable to the majority of construction work sites.

The qualification has core units of competency that are required in many Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from a range of units aligned at Certificate III level and in total could provide meaningful credit in a construction industry.

Possible career opportunities for graduates include: Builders labourer and Trade Assistant.

Location

Samoa, Solomon Islands, or Papua New Guinea

Duration

The course duration is 18 weeks full-time, including a one-week mid-semester break. Students will attend classes for a minimum of 5 days per week. Additional out-of-hours study time will be required.

Delivery Mode

Training will be delivered face to face and in English and incorporates language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) support. APTC is committed to help students reach their goals by providing support and services such as additional tutorials, LLN support and counselling.

Course Fees*

WST 2,200 / SBD 4,500 / PGK 4,000. The fee includes personal protective equipment, stationery, and uniforms.

Course Content

The CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction will cover the following units of competency.

10 Core Units
CPCCWHS2001
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2005
Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCOM1012
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013
Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1014
Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015
Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM2001
Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2006
Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCCM2012
Work safely at heights
CPCCCO2013
Carry out concreting to simple forms
5 Elective Units
CPCCCM2008
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
CPCCCM2002
Carry out hand excavation
CPCCSF2004
Place and fix reinforcement materials
CPCCVE1011
Undertake a basic construction project
CPCCCM2009
Carry out basic demolition

Entry Requirements

1

Citizenship

Citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country and Timor-Leste.

2

Assessment

Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy indicators and be interested in a career in the construction industry

*Courses offered, course dates, and fees may vary depending on student and industry demand.

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