Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
CPC20220
BGC8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 22/06/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 06/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 09/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 15/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 23/12/2020 | Replaced | Pending |
| 1.00 | 27/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency in one (1) of the two (2) occupational streams must be achieved.- Construction Pathways
For the award of the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, the candidate must demonstrate competency in ten (10) units of competency:
- Five (5) core units
- Five (5) elective units.
Elective units are to be chosen from at least two (2) but no more than four (4) of groups A to I.
One (1) 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 ten (10) units of competency:
- Five (5) core units
- Five (5) units can be selected from Group I.
Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code on TGA 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. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AC61 | Building Maintenance |
| AF10 | Remote Area Building |
1. Core units
All five (5) 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 |
| OCP93 | CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCP77 | CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCN30 | CPCCVE1011 | Undertake a basic construction project | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCQ60 | CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | 16 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Brick and blocklaying
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP41 | CPCCBL2001 | Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCO52 | CPCCBL2002 | Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Carpentry
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP51 | CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCR13 | CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment | 52 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Solid plastering (maximum one unit from this group)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP72 | CPCCSP2001 | Handle solid plastering materials | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OCN59 | CPCCSP2002 | Use solid plastering tools and equipment | 64 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Wall and floor tiling (maximum one unit from this group)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCO76 | CPCCCM2013 | Undertake basic installation of wall tiles | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OCN26 | CPCCWF2002 | Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Waterproofing (maximum one unit from this group)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCN36 | CPCCWP2001 | Handle waterproofing materials and components | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCP04 | CPCCWP2002 | Use waterproofing tools and equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: Joinery (maximum one unit from this group)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCQ81 | CPCCJN2001 | Assemble components | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OCM46 | CPCCJN3004 | Manufacture and assemble joinery components | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G: Stonemasonry (maximum one unit from this group)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCP58 | CPCCST2006 | Identify and use stone products | 4 | Unit of competency |
| OCP57 | CPCCST2007 | Use stonemasonry tools, plant and equipment | 85 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H: Painting and decorating (maximum one unit from this group)
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCO95 | CPCCPD2011 | Handle and store painting and decorating materials | 8 | Unit of competency |
| OCP92 | CPCCPD2012 | Use painting and decorating tools and equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
10. Group I: General elective units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D383 | CPC20211 | Certificate II in Construction Pathways | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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