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Certificate II Program in Construction Pathways (Painting and Decorating)
TAFE SA Code: CP00142

Incorporating:
  • Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20211)
  • Certificate II in Construction Pathways ()

2021 start

Description

This course aims to give you the skills and knowledge to develop pathways and opportunities in the Painting and Decorating industry. You will develop the technical skills and underpinning knowledge to apply these skills in the workplace.

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Up to 6 months 

Full Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
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Study Load
Scheduled
Elizabeth

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On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time
Apply on 27 Apr 2021

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

External

External – course materials may be mailed out in print format or sent via email. Lecturer support may be provided by phone and email. Most courses will require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements, however, students wishing to access subsidised training will be required to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course
If you have a verified disability/medical condition and require additional support to demonstrate satisfactory reading, writing and numeracy skills please contact Student Services prior to applying to discuss your needs. To be eligible for support you must provide medical documentation to verify your disability/medical condition.

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised
$198
Concession
$108

This course is subsidised through the Government of South Australia's Subsidised Training initiative. The eligibility check below is an indication only and does not confirm your eligibility status. Eligibility verification will take place during the enrolment process and may include participation in a Language, Literacy and Numeracy pre-assessment. Concessions apply to Subsidised Training only.

Subsidised Training Eligibility
Full Fee
$3,500 - $10,780

Student Services Fee (SSF) applies. Full-time student $20. Part-time student $10.

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification provides a pathway to the painting and decorating trades in the construction industry. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Skills Covered

    Certificate II Program in Construction Pathways (Painting and Decorating)
    This course covers safety, communication, organisation, measurements and calculations and interpreting plans and specifications. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 6 elective units.

    Qualification/Certification

    Successful completion of this course provides you with the following qualifications:

    Qualification TAFE SA Code National Code
    Certificate II in Construction Pathways TP00230 CPC20211
    Certificate II in Construction Pathways TP00230

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    88%*
    of TAFE SA graduates find jobs or continue studying.
    85%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.



    * 2019 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 20
    Carry out measurements and calculations 20
    Conduct workplace communication 20
    Plan and organise work 20
    Read and interpret plans and specifications 36
    Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry 20

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply basic levelling procedures 8
    Apply first aid in the workplace 8
    Apply protective paint coating systems 30
    Assemble components 32
    Becoming job ready 30
    Carry out basic demolition 32
    Carry out concreting to simple forms 20
    Carry out levelling 6
    Carry out OHS requirements 40
    Carry out simple concreting and rendering 16
    Collect and store roof water 10
    Control traffic with a stop-slow bat 20
    Cut and join sheet metal 8
    Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment 8
    Drain and dewater civil construction site 20
    Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground 24
    Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping 12
    Fabricate and install roof drainage components 48
    Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials 16
    Handle and store plumbing materials 6
    Handle carpentry materials 16
    Handle construction materials 16
    Handle solid plastering materials 8
    Handle wall and floor tiling materials 32
    Handle waterproofing materials 24
    Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment 10
    Install trench support 16
    Mark out materials 20
    Operate elevated work platforms 32
    Operate small plant and equipment 20
    Participate in practical placement 40
    Participate in work teams and groups 20
    Planning a future career 30
    Prepare for off-site manufacturing process 32
    Prepare surfaces 32
    Prepare surfaces for plastering 40
    Prepare surfaces for tiling application 40
    Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities 8
    Receive roofing materials 4
    Remove and replace doors and door and window components 4
    Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding 16
    Signwrite to simple forms 76
    Undertake a basic construction project 40
    Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being 20
    Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment 30
    Use carpentry tools and equipment 96
    Use construction tools and equipment 96
    Use painting and decorating tools and equipment 80
    Use plumbing hand and power tools 40
    Use solid plastering tools and equipment 80
    Use static machines 56
    Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment 96
    Use waterproofing tools and equipment 60
    Using mathematical operations for trade purposes 30
    Weld using arc welding equipment 16
    Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment 16
    Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector 12
    Work safely at heights 8
    Work safely in the construction industry 6

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