TAFE NSW
3-6 months
Explore multiple building trades through hands-on training in carpentry, bricklaying, joinery and shopfitting. This foundational course helps you discover which trade apprenticeship suits you best and prepares you for entry into the construction industry.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, you should have an interest in working with your hands and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills at approximately Year 10 high school level. You will need to obtain a general construction induction card (white card) before entering a construction site. TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills test to understand your individual study needs and ensure your skills match course demands.
The course comprises 10 units of competency: 5 core units and 5 specialty units. Core units cover essential construction industry knowledge including WHS requirements and policies, measurements and calculations, working effectively and sustainably in construction, planning and organising work, and undertaking basic construction projects. Specialty units allow customisation based on your chosen trade pathway and include options such as bricklaying and blocklaying, carpentry, joinery, wall and floor tiling, plastering, waterproofing, stonemasonry, painting and decorating, welding, and various construction-specific skills. Not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90003) with extensive experience in vocational education. The provider offers flexible study options across multiple campuses, comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, and career counselling. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and work experience, potentially accelerating your qualification completion. The course is designed in consultation with industry to ensure you're trade-ready upon completion.
Graduates progress to roles as construction labourers in trades or pursue further study in specialised areas. You can advance to Certificate III qualifications in Carpentry, Wall and Floor Tiling, Shopfitting, or Certificate IV in Building and Construction. Many graduates transition into formal apprenticeships in their chosen trade field, leading to careers as qualified tradespeople in carpentry, bricklaying, joinery, shopfitting, tiling, plastering, or other construction specialisations.
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