52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
Are you keen to work in construction working with timber?
You'll be equipped with the basic skills to be able to take on a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship after you have completed this course.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
CampusesBalga. Clarkson.
When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Do you have a desire to work in construction working with timber?
Carpenters and joiners construct, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood, wallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.
When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice carpenter and joiner. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
- Using manual and power tools
- Constructing wall frames
- Installing flooring
- Interpreting plans
- How to measure and calculate materials
- Working with scaffolding
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy hands-on work
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual labour for extended periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Planning, organisational and problem solving skills
Important information
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $450.36 + Resource fee $695.00 )
(Tuition fee* $133.44 + Resource fee $695.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CENGAGE1 | CENGAGE 100 |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $450.36 + Resource fee $695.00 )
(Tuition fee* $133.44 + Resource fee $695.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CENGAGE1 | CENGAGE 100 |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $450.36 + Resource fee $695.00 )
(Tuition fee* $133.44 + Resource fee $695.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CENGAGE1 | CENGAGE 100 |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $450.36 + Resource fee $695.00 )
(Tuition fee* $133.44 + Resource fee $695.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have already been applied to the Tuition fees displayed above. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CPCCCA3027 | Set up, operate and maintain indirect action powder-actuated power tools |
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CENGAGE1 | CENGAGE 100 |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
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