CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This qualification suits:

• School leavers and new entrants to construction
• People seeking a pre-apprenticeship pathway
• Anyone wanting foundation trade skills

The CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways is a foundation qualification for people starting out in the construction industry. It builds the basic practical skills, safety knowledge and understanding of construction needed to begin work on site or progress into an apprenticeship.

The qualification consists of 10 units of competency (5 core and 5 elective units) and provides participants with a broad introduction to construction tools, materials, techniques and safe work practices. It is a popular pre-apprenticeship pathway and is often the first step towards a trade qualification.

Units of competency cover skills such as:

• Working safely in the construction industry
• Using construction tools and equipment
• Basic hand and power-tool skills
• Reading and interpreting plans
• Carrying out measurements and calculations on site
• Working effectively in a construction team.

This qualification is delivered through an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement and combines workplace learning with structured training and assessment.

Training is delivered through block release attendance at MBA Training’s Skills Centre in Fyshwick, supported by workplace learning and assessment activities completed with your employer.

Block release training

At MBA Training, training is delivered in a block of 5 days in a single week, rather than one day per week.

Benefits of this delivery model include:

• training dates provided in advance for the full training year
• three scheduled training weeks per year
• the ability to complete theory, practical activities and assessment tasks within a structured training period
• reduced disruption to workplace scheduling

Still in school but want to get started?

This qualification can be undertaken as an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship (ASBA), subject to employer, school and government approval requirements.

• An ASBA allows eligible secondary school students to commence their apprenticeship while completing their senior secondary education. Students combine paid employment, structured training and school studies, enabling them to begin developing industry skills and experience before leaving school.
• Students interested in undertaking this qualification as an ASBA should discuss their options with their school, employer and the relevant apprenticeship support provider. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.
• For further information regarding Australian School-Based Apprenticeships in the ACT, please contact Skills Canberra or speak with MBA Training.

To enrol, you’ll need to:

• Be at least 15 years of age
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) — if you don’t have one, create it at https://www.usi.gov.au/
• Have the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills required to undertake training and assessment at a Certificate II level

Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the funding arrangements supporting your enrolment. This may include requirements relating to residency, citizenship, visa status, employment status, school enrolment status, or other government funding eligibility criteria.

Where applicable, MBA Training will assess your eligibility for the relevant funding program prior to enrolment.

CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways provides a foundation for people wanting to explore a career in the construction industry. It develops essential skills in workplace safety, communication, construction tools, materials and basic construction activities.

On successful completion, you may choose to progress into further construction training, including:

• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry (Australian Apprenticeship)
• Apprenticeships in other construction trades

Such as bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, or other building trades.

• Entry-level roles

across residential, commercial and civil construction.

After gaining your Certificate II, you can choose to undertake the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, to embark upon a fully-fledged carpentry career.

Participants who successfully complete all required units will be awarded the nationally recognised CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways. Those who complete individual units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.

You will need to provide:

• your own work safe clothing
• appropriate safety footwear suitable for working on a construction site and
• personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, and hearing protection.