Course Overview
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Course Content
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Core unit
Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies
Core unit
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Core unit
Plan and organise work
Elective unit
Use carpentry tools and equipment
Core unit
Handle carpentry materials
Core unit
Read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings for carpentry work
Core unit
Work safely at heights
Core unit
Carry out measurements and calculations
Core unit
Perform construction calculations to determine carpentry material requirements
Core unit
Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
Core unit
Carry out setting out
Core unit
Carry out concreting to simple forms
Core unit
Apply basic levelling procedures
Core unit
Carry out levelling operations
Core unit
Carry out hand excavation
Elective unit
Construct and erect wall frames
Core unit
Construct ceiling frames
Core unit
Construct pitched roofs
Core unit
Construct eaves
Core unit
Construct, assemble and install timber external stairs
Core unit
Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
Elective unit
Install suspended ceilings
Elective unit
Erect roof trusses
Core unit
Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
Core unit
Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
Core unit
Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
Elective unit
Install flooring systems
Core unit
Install windows and doors
Core unit
Install exterior cladding
Core unit
Install lining, panelling and moulding
Core unit
Calculate costs of construction work
Elective unit
Place and fix reinforcement materials
Elective unit
Conduct workplace communication
Core unit
Common Questions
The total course fees are AU$30,500, which comprises tuition fees of AU$25,000 and non-tuition fees of AU$5,500.
International students require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry, or an IELTS score of 5.5 with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks), or an IELTS score of 5.0 with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks). An Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher is also accepted. Results older than two years are not acceptable.
All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods will include knowledge questions/written test, practical demonstration, and projects in the carpentry workshop.
Students are required to have a PPE kit prior to undertaking practical training, which includes safety shoes (steel toe), protective glasses, a safety vest (neon/glowing), protective gloves, earmuffs, a working uniform mask, and a hard hat. This kit can be purchased from the institute or from any supplier outside.
Yes, IIT recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, students can refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling 1300 651 348 or emailing info@iitraining.vic.edu.au.
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