The outcomes of the qualification will enable the participant to develop skills in the following areas:

• safe handling of selected hand and power tools
• interpreting workplace documents and plans
• performing building related calculations
• communicating effectively in the workplace
• researching pathways and job opportunities in the construction industry
• safety requirements on a work site
• components of building structures
• basic quality principles in the construction industry
• awareness of building codes and standards.

Contribution towards VCAL

One credit towards a VCAL learning program is awarded on successful completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum. You will be eligible at Foundation, Intermediate or Senior levels.

Contribution towards VCE

Students will be eligible for two or more units at

Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a units 3 and 4 sequence for VCE VET Building will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

Scored Assessment Available

No

National or State Accreditation

National

Program structure

Delivered over two years

Location

Building Training Workshop

Longerenong College

Contact Days/Hours

Wednesdays 9.30 am to 3.20 pm

A minimum of 40 hours work placement is recommended.

Possible study pathways

• Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Architecture
• Building Engineering
• Interior Design

Potential career paths

• Builder
• Building Site Manager
• Building Inspector
• Landscaper

Clothing/Equipment/OH&S

No singlets

Safety boots required

Students experiencing financial disadvantage may be eligible to receive free Work Boots provided by the State Schools’ Relief Program. Contact your VET Coordinator to find out if you are eligible.

Materials Fee

To be paid by the student:

$250

Units may include:

RTO Contact

Ian Westhead (03) 5381 6200

Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page