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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating) Preapp

Course Code 21844VIC
Duration 640 hours (nominal) , 12 Months Full time
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This pre-apprenticeship course provides a wide range of work areas within the Building and Construction industry. The program will provide you with a high degree of skills and knowledge and an ability to read plans while working on a range of projects.

Entry Requirements
Prospective students must be at least 17 years of age and show a keen interest in the building and construction industry. Mature age students are also encouraged to apply.

Pathways
Students who successfully complete the course may go on to complete subsequent training upon gaining an apprenticeship.

Career Information
Successful completion of this course may lead to an apprenticeship in the Building and Construction industry.

Additional Information
For all Koorie students, GOTAFE provides the following services: transport to and from classes, meals, access to computer labs, study support and assistance with Centrelink and AbStudy. For more information regarding course details and course fees, students are encouraged to contact Charles Atkinson at GOTAFE on 5833 2543.

Assessment
The knowledge and skills gained throughout the course will be checked against those set out by the nationally endorsed industry competency standards and the completion requirements that make up the qualification.

Study mode
This course can be completed on campus.

Skills Recognition
Skills Recognition is the process of gaining formal recognition for skills and knowledge that have been obtained through work history, previous study and life experience. Skills Recognition is an assessment-only process - there is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process. Skills Recognition is made up of one or more of the following processes including credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

To find out more about Skills Recognition call 1300 GOTAFE (1300 468 233)

Fees
The standard hourly fee for this course in a Government subsidised place is $1.62.
A funded student can expect to pay no more than $1,036.80 in tuition fees to complete this course.
Additional fees for student services, amenities, goods and materials may apply. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please contact GOTAFE or see our fees and charges page for further information.

To enquire about this course call 1300GOTAFE or click here.