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Course overview

The CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways provides an introduction to the primary trades in the construction industry, excluding plumbing. It is designed for learners who want to explore trade pathways such as carpentry and general construction. The qualification builds foundational construction skills and can provide credit toward a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship or further Certificate III trade training.

Please note: this course is currently only available to learners in the Northern Territory and Tasmania. It is delivered in face-to-face classes onsite at a Trade Training Centre. Learners are required to complete self-paced learning every week out of the face to face classes.

On successful completion of this course, you will graduate with a Certificate for the nationally recognised qualification:

  • CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

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HIA will conduct a pre-enrolment review with you to make sure that this program is suitable for your career goals, current skills and experience. HIA will also ensure each participant has the following:

  • a competent level of English; reading, writing, interpersonal and communication skills. Students are required to complete the language, literacy and numeracy assessment online, this ensures students have the required level of digital literacy skills for the enrolled training product. Digital literacy is not required for Northern Territory students, all course resources will be provided in a hard copy format.
  • the ability to research, access and interpret complex documents
  • numeracy skills

All participants will be required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy assessment before enrolment.
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Course duration in general is approximately 40 weeks – however delivery frequency may vary from state to state. Please see table below for actual course duration per state.

State Face to face hours Total course duration
Tasmania* 2 days per week - 7 hours per day Approximately 20 weeks
Northern Territory 1 day per week - 5.5 hours/day

Approximately 40 weeks

Note: HIA Learning may hold classes for tailored student cohort(s) and their course duration may vary. Refer to your individual training plan and course schedule upon course enrolment.

*This project is supported by the Tasmanian Government through the Department of State Growth.
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Learners may need personal protective equipment such as safety boots, eye protection, hearing protection and suitable work clothing. Depending on the delivery model, learners may also use hand tools, power tools, construction materials, measuring equipment, plans and specifications, and online learning materials supplied or nominated by the training provider HIA Learning.

Units

The elective units listed below represent the only approved elective unit options offered by HIA. This is a reduced list which has been taken from the specified electives list contained within the packaging rules for this qualification.

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in:

10 nationally recognised units of competency - 5 core units and 5 elective units
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CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCVE1011* Undertake a basic construction project
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
*Prerequisites apply to these units of competency, for details see training.gov.au.
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CPCCCM2012* Work Safely at Heights
CPCCCO2013* Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCCA2002* Use carpentry tools and equipment
CPCCCA2011* Handle carpentry materials
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
*Prerequisites apply to these units of competency, for details see training.gov.au.
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* Subsidised fees may be available to eligible learners.

Who would do this training?

This course is relevant for:

  • School students
  • People considering an apprenticeship
  • Entry-level learners and career starters
  • Hands-on learners and those individuals interested in trades
  • People wanting to develop workplace-ready skills.
     

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Why study with HIA?

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Merrill Victoria “There’s a strong link between training programs, capability and customer satisfaction. HIA’s ability to anticipate impactful changes and ensure my team is ready makes them a valuable training partner.” Merrill Victoria “There’s a strong link between training programs, capability and customer satisfaction. HIA’s ability to anticipate impactful changes and ensure my team is ready makes them a valuable training partner.” Melissa Snel NSync Constructions "I heard about all the fantastic webinars and training opportunities. HIA is well suited to our business. You've got to continue learning and I'm getting that from HIA, 100 per cent." Melissa Snel NSync Constructions "I heard about all the fantastic webinars and training opportunities. HIA is well suited to our business. You've got to continue learning and I'm getting that from HIA, 100 per cent." Jacob Whelan Past student - Tasmania "I recommend HIA if you want to go further in your building career. By studying this course, I gained knowledge to run my own business and learnt all the other details people don’t know about in business." Jacob Whelan Past student - Tasmania "I recommend HIA if you want to go further in your building career. By studying this course, I gained knowledge to run my own business and learnt all the other details people don’t know about in business."

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