52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
Are you keen to work in construction working with timber?
You'll be equipped with the basic skills to be able to take on a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship after you have completed this course.
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 Balga | Clarkson
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Are you keen to work in construction working with timber?
Carpenters and joiners build, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures using timber, plywood, wallboard and other materials. You’ll cut, shape and fit timber components to create a variety of structures and fittings.
By completing this pre-apprenticeship, you’ll gain the skills and hands-on experience employers are looking for in an apprentice carpenter and joiner. Give yourself the best chance of securing an apprenticeship and get a head start in your trade career.
- Using manual and power tools
- Constructing wall frames
- Installing flooring
- Interpreting plans
- How to measure and calculate materials
- Working with scaffolding
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy hands-on work
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual labour for extended periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Planning, organisational and problem solving skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
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$0.00 | $100.00 |
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$0.00 | $75.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $41.00 |
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$0.00 | $25.00 |
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$0.00 | $10.00 |
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$0.00 | $15.00 |
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$0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $100.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $75.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $100.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $75.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $0.00 | $20.00 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $0.00 | $30.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $100.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $75.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $25.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $15.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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