CONSTRUCTION BLOCK CREDITS 2024
Packaged Construction Block Credits of 90 Nominal Hours for the VET Elective, VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) for VCE in 2024
Construction Block Credits for VCE 2024
Short Courses Australia offer a range of Construction Block Credit options for students that comprise skill sets and compliance certificates students require for entry level employment within a civil construction business.
Block Credits are delivered as an incursion at your secondary school or students can enrol into set timetables at our Melbourne CBD and Port Melbourne centres.
Download our VETDSS Course Guide for 2024.
Block Credit - 90 Nominal Hours
The packaged Construction options listed below equal a minimum of one Block Credit of 90 Nominal Hours, that meet the VCE VET Elective, Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC).
Construction Block Credits for VCE
Road Infrastructure (Traffic Control) | |
Unit of Competence | Nominal Hours |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) | 6 |
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | 20 |
RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat | 20 |
RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs | 20 |
RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform | 40 |
JOB CAMP Module Job Search, Workplace Learning & VET Pathways | 0 |
Graduation Ceremony | 0 |
Total Nominal Hours | 106 |
Operate Small Equipment | |
Unit of Competence | Nominal Hours |
RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation | 8 |
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | 20 |
RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment | 20 |
RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform | 40 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry | 6 |
JOB CAMP Module Job Search, Workplace Learning & VET Pathways | 0 |
Graduation Ceremony | 0 |
Total Nominal Hours | 96 |
Hand Power Tools | |
Unit of Competence | Nominal Hours |
RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace | 20 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry | 6 |
RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools | 80 |
JOB CAMP Module Job Search, Workplace Learning & VET Pathways | 0 |
Graduation Ceremony | 0 |
Total Nominal Hours | 106 |
Confined Spaces | |
Unit of Competence | Nominal Hours |
RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces | 30 |
MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres | 30 |
RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform | 40 |
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry | 6 |
JOB CAMP Module Job Search, Workplace Learning & VET Pathways | 0 |
Graduation Ceremony | 0 |
Total Nominal Hours | 96 |
Duration
The Construction Block Credits is delivered across 1 Semester, or 2 Terms.
Students attending our Port Melbourne Campus attend weekly 4 Hour Practical Classes, over 2 Terms, and are also required to complete self-paced projects, online learning and participate in formative assessment activities.
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
The Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority (VCAA) recommends work placement and to liaise with your Local Learning Employment Network (LLEN).
Short Courses Australia includes our JOB CAMP learning module for secondary students that covers resume writing, job search and the interview process.
Block Credit Recognition In The VCE
VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) students receive a Credit towards their VCE VM or VPC for each 90 hour block elective of VET completed. For more information visit www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/getvet
VET Material Fees
Follow this link for a breakdown of Short Courses Australia VET Material Fees that meet eleigibility for the funding.
Course Delivery Location
The Construction Block Credits are delivered at our training depot located 8 Anderson Street, Port Melbourne.
To Host a Construction Block Credits at your school contact Short Courses Australia, VETDSS Team on 1300 747 430 Email: vetdss@shortcoursesau.edu.au
Employment Pathways
On completion of the Construction Block Credits a student will be able to apply entry level construction jobs within road and rail construction organisations.
Study Pathways
A student can use their learning to continue their vocational education and training through enrolment in the Certificate II in Construction, Certificate III in Construction, SBAT, Traineeship or Apprenticeship
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Students can be enrolled online below into the Construction Block Credits Industry Taster Elective.
For information as to how a Secondary School can Construction Block Credits for their VCE VM or VPC Students at their School, Click Here.
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