Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Step into a career where you can build, create and see the results of your work come to life with the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for students who enjoy hands-on learning and want a strong introduction to the construction industry, with practical skills that translate directly to the worksite.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain real, job-ready experience working with tools, materials and equipment used across a range of construction trades. You’ll learn how projects come together from the ground up, while developing the confidence and capability to contribute safely and effectively in a construction environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Safe use of hand and power tools used in construction environments
• Handling and identifying construction materials and components
• Basic building and construction tasks across multiple trade areas
• Measuring, cutting and assembling materials for practical projects
• Workplace health and safety practices including hazard identification
• Site preparation, clean-up and teamwork on simulated worksites
• Communication and following workplace procedures to industry standards

This course provides the opportunity to explore pathways into trades such as carpentry, cabinetmaking and joinery and more, while building a solid foundation for an apprenticeship or further training. With demand for skilled tradespeople continuing to grow, you’ll graduate with practical skills, industry awareness and a clear pathway into a rewarding construction career.

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Brendale

Meadowbrook

Toowoomba

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Learning: 3

Reading: 3

Writing: 3

Oral Communication: 2

Numeracy: 3

Digital Literacy: 3

Laptop

Internet access

Full PPE Clothing

• Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt – Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
• Hard Hat 
• Safety glasses 

If students do not have a Hard Hat or Safety glasses: ATTC will provide for use if necessary.

The Career Ready – VET in Schools Program has been designed to help you make good career and training choices, so you can leave school career-ready, informed and confident in what your future holds. Career Ready offers a general training pathway so that you can complete either a Certificate I or II while you are at school.

This Qualification is available under the general training pathway for more information on Career ready programs and eligibility for funding please refer to the Career Ready – VET in Schools Program information under Funding and Pathways section on this website.

Students who are deemed competent in all units of competency will receive a Qualification and Students who are deemed competent in some units of competency only within this course will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Qualification or Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Completing the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways opens the door to a range of entry-level roles and future trade careers in the construction industry.

Potential career pathways include:

• Construction Apprentice (Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Joinery and more)
• Builder’s Labourer
• Trade Assistant
• Construction Site Labourer
• Earthmoving or Civil Labourer

This qualification also provides a strong foundation for progressing into a Certificate III trade qualification, supporting your pathway into a skilled trade career with long-term job opportunities in the construction industry.

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course. Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

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