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Building and Construction

Building and construction remains a growing field of employment, providing a range of attractive employment opportunities to those looking to build their career in the industry.

North Regional TAFE covers a wide variety of areas within the industry, including carpentry and joinery, civil construction, electrotechnology and general construction, giving participants the opportunity to embark on a trade path as a carpenter, electrician, or civil construction plant operator, among many other career options.

We offer beginner qualifications that act as a stepping stone into the industry, through to apprenticeship training and other specialised courses to help you land your perfect job. We also offer a range of skill sets and short courses in machine operation through to hobby courses.

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    Basic Rigging Skill Set

    State ID IAA22

    Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists.

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    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Carpentry

    National ID CPC30220 | State ID BGB8

    Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job training and block training at North Regional TAFE.

    Throughout this course, participants will acquire skills that enable them to carry out a range of tasks required in the building and construction industry.

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    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Civil Construction

    National ID RII20720 | State ID BGK0

    Are you a school leaver or young adult with minimal practical work experience? This course could be for you. 

    You will learn how to use a range of hand and power tools, small plant and equipment, carry out levelling, concreting and manual excavation, and a range of...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Derby Campus
    • Fitzroy Crossing Campus
    • Halls Creek Campus
    • Karratha Campus
    • Kununurra Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • Off campus
    • On campus
    • Online/distance
    • Still in school
    • Traineeship

    Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

    National ID RII30820 | State ID BGL4

    Throughout this course, you will work with dozers, trucks and other plant to build new roads and bridges and key buildings within the region. 

    As part of this qualification, you will learn how to plan and organise specific work projects following...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Derby Campus
    • Fitzroy Crossing Campus
    • Halls Creek Campus
    • Karratha Campus
    • Kununurra Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus
    • Wyndham Campus

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • On campus
    • Online/distance
    • Still in school

    Confined Space Gas Testing Skill Set

    State ID IAC81

    Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

    • Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • ...
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Confined Space, Working at Heights, Gas Test Skill Set

    State ID IAC60

     This course covers:

    • Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
    • Fall arrest systems
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Planning, access and egress
    • Safely performing duties
    • System dismantle and pack up...
    Campuses
    • Karratha Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate I in Construction

    National ID CPC10120 | State ID BGB6

    Participants will learn a broad range of practical skills through a basic construction project, to help them decide which area of building and construction to follow.

    Participants will learn about:

    • Bricklaying/blocklaying
    • Carpentry and joinery
    • ...
    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Derby Campus
    • Kununurra Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • Off campus
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Construction

    National ID CPC20120 | State ID BGB9

    The qualification has core units of competency that are required in many Certificate III qualifications.

    The elective options are structured to allow choice from a range of units aligned at Certificate III level and in total could provide meaningful credit in a construction industry...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Derby Campus
    • Kununurra Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • Off campus
    • On campus
    • Still in school

    Certificate II in Construction Pathways

    National ID CPC20220 | State ID BGC8

    This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry (with the exception of plumbing). Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Dogging Skill Set

    State ID IAA25

    The Dogging Skill Set is a 5 day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn how to facilitate lifting equipment and materials through a crane.  The skills learn on this course will allow you to successfully move, position and relocate materials ranging in size...

    Campuses
    • Karratha Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus