BCG30798 Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry-Framework / Formwork / Finishing) CRICOS Code: Pending DESCRIPTION This qualification is part of the General Construction Training Package, and provides training for employment as a Carpenter. It aims to provide student with training to both the housing and industrial areas of the carpentry trade. During the course students will also acquire the skills necessary to construct basic domestic framework, formwork, scaffolding and footings and will cover the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools. This course can lead to employment as a registered builder, building inspector, leading hand, sub-foreman, foreman and project manager. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To gain entry into this course, participants should have successfully completed VCE/HSC or its equivalent; or mature age entry is available where the participant is judged to have appropriate maturity or experience, but does not meet the academic requirements as stated. All applicants must be over 18 years of age. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 5.5 OTHER Language of instruction in previous studies was English or Language spoken at home is English or Satisfactory standard achieved from the Australian Industrial Systems Institute or Other acceptable equivalents COURSE STRUCTURE Core Units BCG1000A Carry out interactive workplace communication BCG1001A Carry out OH&S requirements BCG1002A Plan and organise work BCG1003A Read and interpret plans BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations BCG1005A Use hand and power tools BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment BCG1007A Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding BCG1008A Use simple levelling devices BCG1010A Carry out concreting to simple forms BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste BCG1016A Prepare for construction process (carpentry) BCG2001A Prepare surfaces BCG2003A Carry out general demolition BCG2004A Carry out levelling BCG2005A Erect and strip formwork for concrete work BCG2007A Operate elevated work platforms (EWP) BCG2008A Use explosive power tools (EPT) BCG2010A Remove/replace door and window furniture BCG3009A Construct and install non-load bearing internal partition wall BCG3010A Install windows to wall framing BCG3011A Carry out basic setting out BCG3012A Construct and erect timber wall framing BCG3014A Erect timber pitched roof framing BCG3016A Install sub floor framing BCG3017A Install timber and sheet flooring BCG3021A Install door frames BCG3022A Finish eaves BCG3023A Install exterior cladding BCG3024A Construct timber external stairs BCG3025A Install external or internal doors BCG3027A Construct wet area construction/installation BCG3029A Fix timber mouldings BCG3031A Erect door jamb/frame (built-in unit) BCG3120A Fix linings and panelling Elective Units BCG3020A Construct timber roof structures - irregular roofs BCG3034A Erect/dismantle formwork DURATION 52 weeks (24 hours per week) COURSE COMMENCEMENT Monthly Intake commencing the first Monday of every month COURSE FEE Tuition $15,300 Text Book/Resource Material $300 Safety Equipment $200 (Boots, Safety Glasses and Overalls) Application Fee: $ 200 (Non-refundable) CLIENT GROUPS Fee for Service - Domestic and International Students (Pending CRICOS Approval) ARTICULATION On successful completion of this course, participants are eligible for entry and/or credits into the following courses: Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Further, successful completion of this course allows students to articulate into and from any General Construction course which contains comparable competency standards. They can also articulate into other relevant Construction Training Packages qualifications such as Civil Construction and Off-Site Construction. ASSESSMENT Assessment comprises written assignments, tests and practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled, with test generally scheduled during normal class time. TRAINING AND ASESSSMENT NOTE Parts of this course will be conducted off-campus within a construction environment.

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