Building+Trades+-+Grant+High+School

=“Doorways 2 Construction”=
 * Focus School:** Grant High School


 * Number of SACE Units:** To be advised
 * SACE Subject:** To be advised

Course Description
A full year course (D2C) preparing students for employment in the building & associated trades. Students gain “Cert. 1 in General Construction”, entry level training, counting towards apprenticeships. The course combines “on the job” training with practical work sessions and on site experience in the local building industry. D2C+ builds as a second year course for students wanting more experience. D2C students may attend either one day per week or in 2 one week blocks per term. Negotiated with the student’s home school.

Units Covered
CERTIFICATE 1 IN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BCGO3 The course covers 11 competencies from the Cert 1 in General Construction : BCGCM1004B: Conduct Workplace Communications BCGCM1002B: Work Effectively in the General Construction Industry BCGCM1001B: O.H.S & W. Policies & Procedures BCGCM1003B: Plan & Organise Work BCGCM2001B: Read & Interpret Plans & Specifications BCGCM1005B: Carry Out Measurement & Calculations BCGCM2006B: Apply Basic levelling Procedures BCGVE1001B: Handle Construction Materials BCGVE1002B: Undertake a Basic Construction Project BCGVE1004B: Undertake basic estimating & costing BCGCO2003B : Carry out concreting to simple forms STAGE 2 (D2C+) TOO BE ADVISED

Course Coordinator
Mick Neu Ph: (08) 8726 3143 [|www.granths.sa.edu.au]

Commencement semester
Semester 1, 2010

Number of days, location
4 weeks structured work placement at a variety of trade businesses plus one day per week at the Skills Centre.

Special Requirements
• Safety footwear/boots • Outdoor work clothing

Course Costs
First Aid Course - approx. $60.00 (not required if student has current relevant certificate)

Course Pre-requisites
Return of "Expression of interest" form - // PLEASE GO TO EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TAB ON LEFT HAND SIDE NAVIGATION // • Return of "Expression of interest" form from VET booklet. • Skills assessment and successful interview during semester 2 2009. • D2C prerequisite for D2C+

Course Pathway
Certificate I in General Construction (Doorways 2 Construction). A “head start” towards many trade-related apprenticeships/traineeships.

VET Training Provider
Group Training Employment & Construction Industry Training Centre.