The carpentry pre-apprenticeship is an intensive training program designed to give trainees the skills and knowledge necessary to be productive onsite.
Trainees work on full size projects of varying degree, in NMIT's specially designed workshops. Successful completion of this certificate will lead the training into Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry/Framework/Formwork/Finishing) Apprenticeship.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21844VIC
Campus: Heidelberg
Duration
Full-time: 16 weeks (640 hours)
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
On successful completion of this course, participants will be granted 480 hours (12 weeks) credit in the Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry/Framework/Formwork/Finishing) Apprenticeship.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Certificate III in Carpentry
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain employment in the carpentry area of the building industry as a trainee in an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements. Applications from sponsored students are invited at any time. Places are also available for a limited number of unsponsored applications. Applicants will be advised of interviews and intake tests which will be arranged as required. A carpenter/builder who wishes to sponsor a student must give written notice to NMIT that he or she intends to apprentice the student when they successfully complete their sixteen-week program. Every effort is made by teaching staff to find employment for unsponsored students.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Student assessment will combine progressive testing and internal assessment.
Materials
All materials are supplied as part of enrolment fees. Equipment lists are available from the Building Structures & Services Department.
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VBQM697 | Workplace safety and industry induction | 36 | Core |
| VBQM698 | Workplace procedures for environmental sustainability | 16 | Core |
| VBQM699 | Basic first aid | 8 | Core |
| VBQM700 | Building structures | 8 | Core |
| VBQM701 | Calculations for the building industry | 20 | Core |
| VBQM702 | Career studies | 16 | Core |
| VBQM703 | Communications for the building industry | 20 | Core |
| VBQM704 | Introduction to scaffolding | 24 | Core |
| VBQM705 | Levelling | 8 | Core |
| VBQM706 | Quality principles for the building industry | 8 | Core |
| VBQM707 | Safe handling and use of plant and power tools | 16 | Core |
| VBQM708 | Workplace documents and plans | 20 | Core |
| VBQM714 | Carpentry hand tools | 80 | Core |
| VBQM715 | Carpentry power tools | 64 | Core |
| VBQM716 | Basic setting out | 24 | Core |
| VBQM717 | Sub-floor framing | 36 | Core |
| VBQM718 | Wall framing | 48 | Core |
| VBQM719 | Roof framing | 40 | Core |
| VBQM720 | External cladding | 24 | Core |
| VBQM721 | Installation of window and door frames | 24 | Core |
| VBQM722 | Interior fixing | 40 | Core |
| VBQM723 | Introduction to demolition | 16 | Core |
| VBQM724 | Formwork for concreting | 40 | Core |
| VPAU349 | Work Safely in the Construction Industry | 6 | Core |
