Qualification Outline
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Certificate I in Construction
Certificate I in Construction
CPC10126
BTU3
Current
Pending
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/02/2026 | Current | Pending |
Description
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, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context.
The qualification is suited to vocational education and training (VET) in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.
There are no specific job outcomes to this qualification, but the skills achieved will assist in successfully undertaking a Certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification or will facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.
The unit CPCCWHS1001 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in eleven (11) units of competency:- eight (8) core units
- three (3) elective units.
The elective units are to be chosen as follows:
- up to three (3) units from the elective units below
- one (1) 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCO17 | CPCCCM2004 | Handle construction materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCP77 | CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| ODX74 | CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| OCN30 | CPCCVE1011 | Undertake a basic construction project | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ32 | CPCCCM1011 | Undertake basic estimation and costing | 14 | Unit of competency |
| OCN00 | CPCCCM2005 | Use construction tools and equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ60 | CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least two (2) units must be completed from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA83 | CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCP93 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ61 | CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCE15 | BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ62 | CPCCOM1017 | Prepare simple construction sketches | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCN76 | CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCP24 | CPCCVE1002 | Undertake a basic computer design project | 24 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGB6 | CPC10120 | Certificate I in Construction | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.