Course Brochure - TIS Certificate I in Construction

TAFE at School Gold Coast Region

The Industry School - CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction

Course Description

Get started in your construction career with this entry-level course. This qualification will show employers you are ready for the next step. It will set you up with the foundation skills and knowledge to gain an apprenticeship in any construction trade. Once completed this qualification you will receive credits into your construction apprenticeship.

This course covers essential work health and safety requirements, and teaches you basic skills in the use of construction tools and materials, reading and interpreting plans, making measurements and calculations and communicating in the workplace.

This hands-on qualification is built around a basic construction project that integrates these skills just like in the workplace. Our trade-qualified teachers are industry professionals who will show you what it's like to work in the construction industry and help you apply your skills.

Successful completion of this course gives you the skills you need to confidently seek an apprenticeship in a wide range of construction occupations such as bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating and wall and floor tiling. You may also look for employment as a trade’s assistant.

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Timetable Information

This program is offered via face to face delivery for 4 Terms at the Ashmore campus.

Class Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Ashmore Campus

Address: Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore 4214

First Day: Students to meet in the courtyard outside cafeteria A block on Ground Level, please see campus map.

Selection Criteria

• This program is offered to Year 10/11/12 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.

• If you hold a current White card and or current first aid certificate please bring statement of attainment on the first day of the program.

Resources Required

Under Workplace Health and Safety legislation students are legally required to wear appropriate clothing in class and around the Trades area at all times.

You will need to have the following:

• Steel capped safety work boots, required from the first day

• A USB. Min 2GB

• Safety Glasses

• Scientific Calculator

• Stationery such as pens, notebook, pencils and erasers

• 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing – long sleeved shirt, shorts ok

• Note: No Singlets can be worn to any of the classes

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Campus Facilities

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Facilities and Services

• Campus Library

• Customer Service Centre

• Student Learning Hub

• Canteen

Parking and Public Transport

• Free parking is available on campus

• Bus stops are located out the front of the Heeb Street entrance

Work Experience

Work experience is an important part of this course and provides students with an opportunity to further their learning whilst undertaking tasks relevant to their studies. Work experience can also help form career-building relationships.

We recommend all students undertake 80 hours of work experience and encourage students to be proactive in finding their own placement. Students may contact potential companies prior to the commencement of their course, however for legal, liability, and insurance reasons they must not start work experience until after the course has commenced and insurance is in place.

Finding a placement for work experience:

• Work experience needs to be within the construction industry i.e. Home builders, industrial construction companies, carpenters and joiners.

• While on work experience insurance will be covered by TAFE Queensland Gold Coast

• Work experience is unpaid.

• There is plenty of time to do work experience. It can be done on the weekends and school holidays.

• Students are responsible for organising their own transport to and from work experience.

• This is an opportunity to demonstrate an appropriate attitude and interest in your chosen career choice, increasing your chance of future employment opportunities. It may also help you gain an apprenticeship.

Further information, including how to gain insurance coverage, will be provided to you in the first few weeks of your course by the TAFE Gold Coast Vocational Placement Coordinator when they visit your class.

Course Funding

This program is a VET in School (VETiS) funded program so there is no cost to eligible students.

What is VET in School (VETiS) funding?

The VET investment budget provides funding for students to complete one VETiS qualification listed on the Priority Skills List while attending a Queensland secondary school (in Years 10, 11 and 12). Qualifications are primarily at certificate I and II level and are those that have been identified by industry as leading to employment.

Prior to enrolment, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast checks all student eligibility for VETiS funding. If it is deemed that a student has previously used their VETiS funding they will be contacted and offered a position with the full fee for service price.

Contact US

Enrolment and Course Enquiries

Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au

Phone: (07) 5581 8810

Important: Quote: Full Name, Contact Number and your course enquiry.

Attendance/ Absences

Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au

Phone: (07) 5581 8300