Construction workers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites by doing a range of manual labouring jobs. This is the base entry point for this sector of the General Construction Industry and provides people with a range of core and underpinning skills and knowledge relevant to work as a construction assistant.
This qualification requires 8 core units of competency and 3 electives to be completed. For more information on this training course and employability skills, please visit training.gov.au
Qualification Code: CPC10111
Core
Unit Code | Unit Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CPCCOHS1001A | Work safely in the construction industry | 6 |
CPCCOHS2001A | Follow OH&S policies and procedures | 20 |
CPCCCM1012A | Work effectively in the Construction Industry | 20 |
CPCCCM1013A | Plan and organise work | 20 |
CPCCCM1014A | Conduct workplace communication | 20 |
CPCCCM2001A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 36 |
CPCCVE1002A | Undertake a basic construction project | 40 |
CPCCCM2005A | Use construction tools and equipment | 96 |
Electives
Unit Code | Unit Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CPCCCM1015A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 |
CPCCCM2006A | Apply basic leveling procedures | 8 |
CPCCCM2004A | Handle construction materials | 16 |
Total qualification: 302 hours
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Communication:
· Communicates with clients, colleagues and others using effective and appropriate communication techniques, including:
· Clear and direct communication
· Active listening
· Verbal and non-verbal language
· Questioning to identify and confirm requirements
· Language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
· Follows instructions from supervisor and other relevant persons
· Understands, interprets and applies information as required from:
· Environmental and OHS requirements, including material safety data sheets (MSDS)
· Plans, drawings and specifications
· Design concepts
· Load tables
· Safety signs and symbols
· Organisational policies and procedures
· Understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols, abbreviations and language
· Records relevant information using standard workplace documentation, including log and hoist books
· Applies measurements and calculations using appropriate equipment, formulas and records as required
· Reports and records hazards and risks
Teamwork:
· Works as part of a team
· Provides assistance and encouragement to other team members
· Initiates and encourages improvements in team performance
· Identifies and utilises the strengths of other team members
· Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical & mental abilities
· Participates in on-site meetings
Problem solving:
· Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects
· Identifies typical faults and problems and takes remedial action and/or reports to supervisor
· Rectifies simple faults with tools and equipment
· Conducts daily safety check for hoist, including test run
· Identifies methods of prevention and control for water penetration
Initiative and enterprise:
· Identifies opportunities to improve resource efficiency and makes suggestions as appropriate
· Responds to change and workplace challenges
· Puts ideas into action
· Maximises use of resources by recycling, re-using or using appropriate disposal methods
Planning and organising:
· Identifies hazards and implements appropriate hazard control measures
· Identifies and manages risks
· Carries out site inspection to identify requirements
· Selects and uses appropriate materials, tools and equipment
· Determines material quantity requirements and checks for conformity to requirements
· Prioritises and sequences tasks
· Applies time management skills to ensure work is completed to time requirements
Self management:
· Evaluates own actions and makes judgements about performance and necessary improvements
· Contributes to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental/sustainability frameworks or management systems
· Manages own performance to meet workplace standards
· Seeks support to improve work performance
· Cleans up work area, including tools and equipment
Learning:
· Identifies own learning needs and seeks skill development as required
· Is open to learning new ideas and techniques
Technology:
· Uses calculators
· Uses and operates a range of tools and equipment correctly and safely
· Properly starts up, operates and shuts down equipment
· Carries out pre- and post-operational checks on equipment and machines
· Performs tool and equipment maintenance as required