Certificate ll in Construction Pathways

Heathfield High School

Course Code	CPC20220
Course Length	2 Semesters (1 Year)
Registered Training Organisation	ATEC (0022)
Units of Competency	Total 10
Delivery Location	Building & Construction Centre, Heathfield High School, 99 Longwood Road, Heathfield, SA, 5153
Pathways	This course leads to Certificate lll courses in a range of different trade areas as well as possibilities in School Based Apprenticeships and full-time Apprenticeships.

Units of Competency

CPCCOM1012 – Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry – 20 nominal hours
CPCCOM1013 – Plan and organise work – 20 nominal hours
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry – 20 nominal hours
CPCCOM1015 – Carry out measurements and calculations – 20 nominal hours
CPCCVE1011 – Undertake a basic construction project – 40 nominal hours
CPCCCA2002 – Use carpentry tools and equipment – 96 nominal hours
CPCCCM2004 – Handle construction materials – 16 nominal hours
CPCCM2006 – Apply basic levelling procedures – 8 nominal hours
CPCCC02013 – Carry out concreting to simple forms – 20 nominal hours
CPCCCM2009 – Carry out basic demolition – 32 nominal hours

More Information

Host School(s)

Heathfield High School

Session Dates and Times

TBC

Training Cost

$225 May be subject to change in 2027
Additional Costs – $350 inc. GST for materials
This course is delivered by an approved registered training provider and as such, students may be eligible to be funded for the training cost of this course under a subsidised training contract (VFSS). Please refer to your school’s VET Coordinator for more information. This does not include consumables.
Non-member schools – an additional admin levy of $150 per student.

Entry Requirements

Genuine interest in the Construction Industry and sound literacy and numeracy skills. Pre-course requirement for VGSS funded students is White-Card completion prior to course commencement – CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (approx. $135 per person).

Additional Information

Students must supply their own steel capped boots, 8m quality tape measure and a box of quality disposable dust masks. The tape measure and box of dust masks must be labelled with the student's name. Other personal protective clothing and equipment will be supplied by the course and will include safety glasses, a shirt, riggers gloves and earmuffs. Shirts are to be worn and visible at all times while on site.

Work Placement

Students and their families are responsible for organising 70 hours of Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) in the construction industry. The 70 hours of SWL must be completed by the end of the Term 3 holidays.

SACE Details

40 credits, Stage 1 credits

Viability Numbers

Minimum Students – 12
Maximum Students – 15

Selection Process

Students will undertake the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process in Semester 2, 2026 via a referral process completed at their Home School using an online from. Once the Home School has completed the referral process, students will be required to undertake a Snapshot Reading and Numeracy Assessment to demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy ability.

Orientation Details

Orientation is undertaken on the first day in Week 2 of Term 1, February 2027. Students to meet at the Building and Construction Centre at Heathfield High School.