52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
Begin your journey in the carpentry industry
This entry level qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work safely in a carpentry environment.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus Albany | Bunbury
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode Full-Time
This is a pre-vocational course for learners seeking a career in a construction trade. The first stage of the course is common to eleven construction trades and provides an introduction to the industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.
The units of competency cover essential occupational health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials.
The latter stage of the course provides the learner with a choice to complete specific competencies from a particular trade stream that lead directly into a trade qualification, with full articulation and credit transfer, when seeking an apprenticeship.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $437.40 + Resource fee $236.00 )
(Tuition fee* $129.60 + Resource fee $236.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $437.40 + Resource fee $236.00 )
(Tuition fee* $129.60 + Resource fee $236.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $437.40 + Resource fee $236.00 )
(Tuition fee* $129.60 + Resource fee $236.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $437.40 + Resource fee $236.00 )
(Tuition fee* $129.60 + Resource fee $236.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCA3004 | Construct and erect wall frames |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $437.40 + Resource fee $236.00 )
(Tuition fee* $129.60 + Resource fee $236.00 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has 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. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 | Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1012 | Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry |
| CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
| CPCCOM1015 | Carry out measurements and calculations |
| CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AW866 | Module 1 (placement arranged) |
| AW867 | Module 2 (commenced) |
| AW868 | Module 3 (mid-point) |
| AW869 | Module 4 (completed) |
| CPCCCA2002 | Use carpentry tools and equipment |
| CPCCCA2011 | Handle carpentry materials |
| CPCCCA3002 | Carry out setting out |
| CPCCCM2006 | Apply basic levelling procedures |
| CPCCCM2008 | Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding |
| CPCCCM2012 | Work safely at heights |