RMIT University

Structure

30 units: 22 core; 8 elective

Subjects

• Install exterior cladding
• Install lining, panelling and moulding
• Install curtain walling
• Enter and work in confined spaces
• Plan and organise work
• Carry out concreting to simple forms
• Construct wall frames
• Install and replace windows and doors
• Construct eaves
• Refurbish timber sashes to window frames
• Erect and dismantle jump form formwork
• Use explosive power tools
• Frame and fit wet area fixtures
• Construct pitched roofs
• Carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• Install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Work safely at heights
• Conduct workplace communication
• Install trench support
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• Operate elevated work platforms
• Construct timber external stairs
• Construct, erect and dismantle formwork for stairs and ramps
• Construct bulkheads
• Construct ceiling frames
• Drain and dewater civil construction site
• Erect roof trusses
• Manage small business finances
• Install flooring systems
• Investigate micro business opportunities
• Use carpentry tools and equipment
• Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• Place and fix reinforcement materials
• Erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls
• Carry out excavation
• Carry out setting out
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• Handle carpentry materials
• Construct advanced roofs
• Carry out levelling operations
• Cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
• Assemble partitions
• Erect and dismantle slip form formwork

Study Pathways

Not applicable.