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22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Carpentry)

If you are looking to enter the construction industry or get a taste of the carpentry trade before undertaking an apprenticeship, then this pre-apprenticeship course is designed for you. You will learn fundamental hands-on skills that you will need in the building and construction industry, along with specific training for carpentry. When finished, you'll increase your potential to gain an apprenticeship. Once you secure an apprenticeship contract with an employer, you can continue your training as an apprentice in carpentry.


This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus

Average duration:
4 months

Locations:

2 Fenwick Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220

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Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be 16 years and over at the time of course commencement
  • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2
  • Any student under the age of 17 must provide a Transition from School form prior to undertaking the course.
  • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
$960 weekly pay
Apprentice Carpenter
$960 weekly pay
Apprentice Furniture Maker
$960 weekly pay
Apprentice Joiner
$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
Carpenter
$1,440 weekly pay
Formwork Carpenter
$1,500 weekly pay
Shopfitter
$1,350 weekly pay
Wood Machinist
$1,200 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

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About this provider

As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.

Operating since: 1996
Legal name: Gordon Institute of TAFE
RTO code: 3044

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