52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
Kick-start your career in the Building and Construction Industry
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) is an entry level course designed for learners, including schoolâbased students, who are considering a career...

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Kalgoorlie
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Kick-start your career in the Building and Construction Industry
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) is an entry level course designed for learners, including school–based students, who are considering a career or a path-ay into the construction industry. The course is a combination of practical workshops and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.
In this course, students will gain skills from industry specific training and form an understanding in the following:
- Preparing to work safely in the construction industry
- Working effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
- Planning and organising work
- Conducting workplace communication
- Carrying out measurements and calculations
- Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
- Applying Work Health and Safety requirements, policies and procedures in the workplace
- Practicing asbestos awareness in the construction industry.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete fourteen (14) units of competence, comprising eight (8) core and six (6) elective units selected from the options provided below. A work practice component of 150 hours minimum must also be completed.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.87 |
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $0.00 | $15.78 |
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $0.00 | $15.78 |
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $0.00 | $15.78 |
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $0.00 | $15.78 |
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $0.00 | $31.37 |
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.43 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.91 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $62.11 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $16.74 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $13.59 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $21.14 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $21.14 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 | $19.22 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700