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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	Subject Code	National Code
Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	20	FYAA	CPCCOHS2001A
Carry out measurements and calculations	20	CAAHD	CPCCCM1015A
Conduct workplace communication	20	CAAHC	CPCCCM1014A
Plan and organise work	20	CAAHB	CPCCCM1013A
Read and interpret plans and specifications	36	FYBS	CPCCCM2001A
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry	20	CAAHA	CPCCCM1012A

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply basic levelling procedures	8	FYBZ	CPCCCM2006B
Apply first aid in the workplace	8	FYLH	CPCPCM2011A
Apply protective paint coating systems	30	CAASA	CPCCPD3030B
Assemble components	32	FYGX	CPCCJN2001A
Becoming job ready	30	PXMC	PXMC
Carry out basic demolition	32	FYCC	CPCCCM2009A
Carry out concreting to simple forms	20	CAAHF	CPCCCO2013A
Carry out levelling	6	CAAKZ	CPCPCM2027A
Carry out OHS requirements	40	FABCD	CPCPCM2023A
Carry out simple concreting and rendering	16	CAALF	CPCPCM2034A
Collect and store roof water	10	CAANC	CPCPRF2013A
Control traffic with a stop-slow bat	20	FAZP	RIIOHS205A
Cut and join sheet metal	8	CAALA	CPCPCM2028A
Cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment	8	CAALB	CPCPCM2029A
Drain and dewater civil construction site	20	FAZH	RIIWMG203D
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground	24	FYCH	CPCCCA2003A
Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping	12	CAALL	CPCPCM3013A
Fabricate and install roof drainage components	48	CAANE	CPCPRF3012A
Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials	16	FYDN	CPCCBL2001A
Handle and store plumbing materials	6	CAAKX	CPCPCM2025A
Handle carpentry materials	16	CAAGW	CPCCCA2011A
Handle construction materials	16	FYBX	CPCCCM2004A
Handle solid plastering materials	8	FYMK	CPCCSP2001A
Handle wall and floor tiling materials	32	FYGC	CPCCWF2001A
Handle waterproofing materials	24	FYMN	CPCCWP2001A
Install and maintain domestic water treatment equipment	10	CAAPB	CPCPWT3014A
Install trench support	16	FAZS	RIICCM210D
Mark out materials	20	CAALC	CPCPCM2030A
Operate elevated work platforms	32	FYCD	CPCCCM3001C
Operate small plant and equipment	20	FAZM	RIISAM204D
Participate in practical placement	40	PXLS	VBQU171
Participate in work teams and groups	20	WAKX	FDFOPTTG2A
Planning a future career	30	NYSX	NYSX
Prepare for off-site manufacturing process	32	FYGY	CPCCJN2002B
Prepare surfaces	32	FYHF	CPCCSH2001A
Prepare surfaces for plastering	40	FYMM	CPCCSP2003A
Prepare surfaces for tiling application	40	FYGE	CPCCWF3001A
Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities	8	FYLB	CPCPCM2004A
Receive roofing materials	4	CAAND	CPCPRF3011A
Remove and replace doors and door and window components	4	CAAKB	CPCCPD2013A
Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding	16	CAANB	CPCPRF2012A
Signwrite to simple forms	76	FYKC	CPCCSI2006A
Undertake a basic construction project	40	CAAWT	CPCCVE1011A
Undertake a simple investigation of health and well being	20	NYTT	VBQU173
Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment	30	FYDP	CPCCBL2002A
Use carpentry tools and equipment	96	FYCG	CPCCCA2002B
Use construction tools and equipment	96	FYBY	CPCCCM2005B
Use painting and decorating tools and equipment	80	CAAKA	CPCCPD2012A
Use plumbing hand and power tools	40	CAAKY	CPCPCM2026A
Use solid plastering tools and equipment	80	FYML	CPCCSP2002A
Use static machines	56	FYHA	CPCCJN3001A
Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment	96	FYGD	CPCCWF2002A
Use waterproofing tools and equipment	60	FYMP	CPCCWP2002A
Using mathematical operations for trade purposes	30	NYSH	NYSH
Weld using arc welding equipment	16	CAALE	CPCPCM2033A
Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment	16	CAALD	CPCPCM2032A
Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector	12	CAAKW	CPCPCM2021A
Work safely at heights	8	CAAHE	CPCCCM2010B
Work safely in the construction industry	6	FYBL	CPCCOHS1001A

Employment Outcomes

This qualification provides a pathway to the sign-writing trade 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 (Signage)
Learn about:

• Computer generated signage
• Vinyl application
• Design and colour
• Surface preparation
• Digital engraving
• Sign installation
• Traditional skills
• Scaffolding:
  • 8 core units:
    • Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
    • Plan and organise work
    • Conduct workplace communications
    • Read and interpret plans and specifications
    • Use construction tools and equipment
    • Work safely in the construction industry
    • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
    • Undertake a basic construction project
    • plus elective units in Signage

Qualification/Certification

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

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.