Construction Immersion Update

The Construction Immersion program at Marist College Ashgrove provides a wide range of experience and opportunities for students whose future careers will be in the construction industry. The students complete a Certificate I in Construction (CPC10120 Qualification) which is a two-year practical and theoretical course that requires students to become competent in skills necessary for entry-level building and construction trades. Throughout the two years of the course, the students are exposed to a number of trades that enhance their employability skills in all fields of Construction. Some of these trades are carpentry, electrical, plumbing, bricklaying, paving, plastering, painting and tiling.

The Year 11 Construction Immersion Days are conducted every second Friday of the term. Under the guidance of Mr Peter McIntosh, the team of students are currently working on an outdoor entertainment area in one of the Moola Road Boarding houses. Progress reports have been regularly posted in the College Newsletter publication. As part of that project, the students are preparing an area to be Paved which will be sheltered under a skillion roof. Paving is one of the essential skills of Landscape Architecture and as such, needs to be done correctly to ensure the longevity of this outdoor space. The inclement weather of last week did not stop the class learning the art and practising this skill undercover in the Trade Training Centre. As you can see in the images, this state-of-the-art Centre has a large space which allows many activities to be run all year round. The skills and knowledge that the boys learned during this Paving Training Day will be invaluable when applied to the outdoor entertainment area.

Paving is an ideal activity that covers all aspects of their Certificate I Construction Certificate. These are;

Core Units

• CPCCCM2004* Handle construction materials
• CPCCCM2005* Use construction tools and equipment
• CPCCCM1011 Undertake basic estimation and costing
• 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 requirement, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective Units

• CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCOM2001* Read and interpret plans and specifications

The students hope you enjoy the pictures and time-lapse of their Immersion Day and they look forward to putting these skills into practice on site soon.