Certificate I – Construction – CPC10120

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context.

The unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry is designed to meet WHS regulatory authority requirements for WHS induction and must be achieved before access to any building and construction work site.


To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 11 units of competency:

  • 8 core units
  • 3 elective units.
Core units
CPCCCM1011 Undertake basic estimation and costing
CPCCCM2004* Handle construction materials
CPCCCM2005* Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective units
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCOM1017 Prepare simple construction sketches
CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications
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