Certificate II in Building and Construction (Wall and Ceiling Lining)

preapprenticeship

Course Enquiries:	Contact Enquiries: 9564 1909 General Enquiries: 9564 1555 Email: info@holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Course Code:	21844VIC-WCL
Start Date(s):	Courses commence at various times throughout the year.
Location:	Chadstone
Total Course Length:	Full-time: 16 weeks
Prerequisites:

Overview

This course is designed for people who want to explore the career and employment opportunities within the building and construction industry, and in particular the plastering trade. Students also have the opportunity to gain practical experience for a period of the course.

Qualification & Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to receive the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Wall and Ceiling Lining) and receive credits towards apprenticeship programs in fibrous plastering.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

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Course Fees

Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Certain categories of students may be eligible for a Government Subsidised Place. Assistance is available for those who are unable to afford fee payment up front.

All Victorian TAFE fees will change on 1 July 2009. Please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.

Fees and Charges

How to Apply

Directly to Holmesglen: Contact the Trowel Trades Department at Holmesglen to obtain an application form. Once received, this must be completed and returned via fax or post as soon as possible to ensure cut off dates are met.

Course Structure

To successfully achieve Certificate II in Building & Construction (Wall & Ceiling Lining) - Pre-apprenticeship, students will be required to complete all modules.

Unit: Hours

Workplace Safety And Industry Induction: No module detail is available; 40
Workplace Procedures For Environmental Sustainablity: No module detail is available; 16
Basic First Aid: No module detail is available; 8
Building Structures: No module detail is available; 8
Calculations For The Building Industry: No module detail is available; 20
Career Studies: No module detail is available; 16
Communications For The Building Industry: No module detail is available; 20
Introduction To Scaffolding: No module detail is available; 24
Levelling: No module detail is available; 8
Quality Principles For The Building Industry: No module detail is available; 8
Safe Handling And Use Of Plant And Power Tools: No module detail is available; 16
Workplace Documents And Plans: No module detail is available; 20
Wall And Ceiling Lining Hand Tools: No module detail is available; 80
Wall and ceiling lining installation: No module detail is available; 120
Suspension Systems: No module detail is available; 32
Specialist wall and ceiling lining materials: No module detail is available; 32
Introduction to plaster casting and run casting: No module detail is available; 60
Wall and ceiling lining stopping techniques: No module detail is available; 80
Archway Construction: No module detail is available; 32
Basic Rendering: No module detail is available; 32

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

Graduates of this course can pursue a range of employment and career opportunities in all aspects of the plastering industry, from housing to commercial and industrial.
Students who have successfully completed this course, and go on to be employed as apprentices, are eligible to receive credits for underpinning knowledge and skills, after demonstrating that competency has been reached.