TAFE Queensland
3-10 weeks depending on location and study mode
Certificate II in Construction Pathways is an entry-level qualification that equips you with foundational construction skills across multiple trades. Ideal for school leavers or career changers seeking to enter the construction industry, gain employment, or progress to apprenticeships.
You must be a Year 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school (in some instances Year 10 students may be considered for TAFE at School pathway). For general enrolment, there are no strict prerequisites, but you will be invited to complete a Skills Check to assess your current abilities in English, Maths, and Digital Technology. Recommended benchmark levels are Level 2 in each area. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are beneficial for success in this course.
The course comprises core and elective units covering essential construction competencies. Core units include work health and safety requirements, planning and organising work, measurements and calculations, and undertaking basic construction projects. Elective units allow you to specialise in areas such as bricklaying and blocklaying, carpentry tools and equipment, handling carpentry materials, basic estimation and costing, construction material handling, levelling procedures, concreting to simple forms, component assembly, and painting and decorating. This flexible structure enables you to tailor your learning to your career interests within the construction trades.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and experienced instructors who have worked in their respective trades. The institution offers large-scale training spaces replicated to commercial and residential settings, delivering authentic real-world training experiences. TAFE Queensland provides access to Fee-Free TAFE for eligible students, flexible study options across multiple campuses, and clear pathways to further qualifications including diplomas and university degrees through established partnerships.
Completion of Certificate II in Construction Pathways opens multiple career pathways in the construction industry. You can secure employment as a construction worker or trades assistant, progress to apprenticeships in specialised trades such as carpentry, bricklaying, or painting, or undertake further trade training through Certificate III qualifications. The course provides a foundation for advancing to Certificate IV in Building and Construction or Diploma of Building and Construction, leading to supervisory and management roles. With strong job growth predicted in the construction sector, graduates have excellent employment prospects.
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