Building and Construction

Learn how to safely perform basic rigging.

The Basic Rigging Skill Set is a 5 day course that provides the knowledge and skills required to safely perform basic rigging work.

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.

This course applies to rigging work involving:

• structural steel erection
• hoists
• pre-cast concrete members of a structure
• safety nets and static lines
• mast climbing work platforms
• perimeter safety screens and shutters
• cantilevered crane loading platforms.

The unit of competency covered in this course is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

Unit:

CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level

Build your future with a carpentry apprenticeship.

The Certificate III in Carpentry must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified carpenter. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job training and block training at North Regional TAFE (NR 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.

First Year

Apprentices gain essential practical skills, safety standards and fundamental knowledge to perform as a carpenter.  

Second Year

Apprentices work on a transportable building project, covering 12 units and full construction of the project from start to finish throughout the year. As an alternate to this project, a construction of a single dwelling will be constructed comprising stumps, bearers and joists and relative wall and roof framing; this dwelling will be cladded and lined to support required modules allowing also for the associated modules for the second year.  

Third Year

Apprentices learn the formwork aspect of the trade. They also complete the required Certificate III level units, using fundamental knowledge and skills gained in first and second years.

Build a big future in the civil construction and mining industry.

This qualification provides you with the essential skills to kickstart your career in the civil construction and mining industry. 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 tasks related to planning and organising worksite tasks. You will learn about worksite health and safety, communicating within your team and completing jobs to outlined specifications. Successful completion of this course will enable you to enter the workforce with skills to work safely to industry standards. 

Work on some of the State’s biggest machinery and construction projects. 

The North-West region of WA is a hive of activity for civil construction and mining workers, and this is your chance to join a thriving industry. 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 worksite health and safety regulations. You will learn how to read and interpret plans and specifications, work at heights, operate a skid steer, excavator, front end loader and small plant and equipment. You will gain practical skills in hand and power tool operation and preparing, excavating, maintaining and disposing of waste on civil construction sites. 

The Confined Space Gas Testing Skill Set is a two-day course that will give you the ability to undertake gas testing and to enter and work safely in confined spaces. The course covers Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to Gas Atmosphere tests and the skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the mining, infrastructure and resource industries.

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

• Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Planning, access and egress
• Safely performing duties
• System dismantle and pack up
• Define a confined space
• Identification Hazard and use control measure
• Use of Confined Space Entry Permit
• Risk control measure
• Stand-by person and their responsibilities
• Correct equipment for tasks
• Hierarchy of hazard control
• Rescue Plan
• Isolation procedures

Units:

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

Be confident in your abilities with gas testing, confined spaces and working at heights!

In this 3 day course you will gain knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to working at heights and the skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the mining, infrastructure and resource industries.

 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
• Define a confined space
• Identification Hazard and use control measure
• Use of Confined Space Entry Permit
• Risk control measure
• Stand-by person and their responsibilities
• Correct equipment for tasks
• Hierarchy of hazard control
• Rescue Plan
• Isolation procedures

This course is ideal for those seeking work within the Mining and Resource industry.

Units:

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Build your future in the construction industry.

The Certificate I in Construction is an entry-level course, providing participants with foundation skills and knowledge of the building and construction industry. This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.

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
• Painting and decorating

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Build your future in the construction industry.

Learn how to use power tools, read and understand plans as well as work with construction and building materials. 

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 Apprenticeship.

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.

Throughout this course you will learn about applying the correct slinging techniques for the purpose of lifting and moving loads, including selecting the method of lifting in consideration of the type of the load, its mass and its center of gravity.

You will also learn the correct ways of directing the operator of a crane or hoist in the movement of a load when the load is both in view and out of view of the operator.
These new skills will allow you to successfully move, position and relocate materials ranging in size around their respective work areas in a safe and effective manner.

Units:

CPCCLDG3001 License to perform dogging

The unit of competency covered in this course is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

Spark up a career as a licensed electrician.

The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified electrician. ​​Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

This qualification provides participants with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to obtain an A Grade Electrical License, and subsequently undertake a career in the domestic and commercial building installation, fit out and maintenance service sector.

Participants will learn how to:

• Undertake electrical work and competency development activities
• Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities components
• Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
• Install low-voltage wiring and appliances
• Trouble-shoot and repair work
• Follow OH&S practices

Gain the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type Elevating Work Platform (EWP), where the length of the boom is 11 metres or more.

The EWP Skill Set is a three day course where you will learn how to operate an EWP safely and efficiently in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.

Undertaking theory and practical activities, participants will be guided through the operation of an EWP, ensuring:

• hazards and risk elimination/control strategies
• conduct routine checks
• set up an elevating work platform
• operate an elevating work platform in a safe manner
• safely shut down and secure the elevating work platform.

The three-day course may also be shortened with prior industry knowledge or machine experience.

Upon successful completions, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and Notice of Assessment. NR TAFE will submit an Application for High Risk Work Licence (Class WP) on your behalf, providing all requirements are met. For details, please see https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/apply-or-renew-high-risk-work-licence(opens in a new tab)

The three-day course may also be shortened with prior industry knowledge or machine experience. 

Unit:

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Do you need to operate an excavator for work? 

The Excavator Skills Set is a 5 day course where you will learn how to conduct excavator operations within the civil construction industry.

Throughout this course, participants will learn about:

• Machine and general safety
• Excavator terminology
• Pre-start and post inspections
• Start up and shut down procedures
• Trenching
• Bulk excavation and lifting loads

Unit:

RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

* If participants are working in the civil construction industry or have previous experience documented in a logbook prior to undertaking this training, a fast track process may be available. Please talk to your local lecturer.

Get job ready and learn how to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

The Forklift Skill Set is a three-day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn how to operate a forklift safely and efficiently in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.

Undertaking theory and practical activities, participants will be guided through the operation of a forklift, ensuring:

• Risk control measures are implemented
• Traffic management is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
• Pre-start and operational checks are completed
• Loads are monitored correctly
• Shutdown procedures are carried out

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and Notice of Assessment. NR TAFE
will submit an Application for High Risk Work Licence (Class LF) on your behalf, providing all requirements* are met.

*Participants must be aged 18 years or over, and provide one primary form and one secondary form of identification,
along with a passport photo. For details, please see https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/apply-or-renew-high-risk-work-licence(opens in a new tab)

The three-day course may also be shortened with prior industry knowledge or machine experience.

Unit:

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

Learn how to operate a front end loader safely and efficiently.

The Front End Loader Skill Set is a 5 day course that provides you with the knowledge and skills to conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations.

The course guides participants through:

• Planning and preparation
• Pre-start checks
• Front end loader operations, including attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials
• Machine relocation
• Machine operator maintenance
• Shutdown procedure

Unit:

RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to operate a wheeled front end loader within the civil construction and resources industries. 

Gain the skills required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace.

The Gas Test Atmospheres Skill Set provides the knowledge and skills to test the working atmosphere using an electronic test apparatus prior to entering a specific area or workspace (including confined spaces).

In this course you will learn how to:

• Prepare for gas testing
• Identify and define the health effects relating to gas atmospheres
• Correctly test the atmosphere for gas
• Interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation
• Identify, apply and maintain gas testing equipment

Unit:

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

Learn how to safely and efficiently operate a grader.

The Grader Operations Skill Set is a 4 day course that provides the skills and knowledge to operate a grader.

This course covers:

• Planning and preparing for grader operations
• Conducting machine pre-operational checks
• Operating the Grader, blade control
• Operational techniques
• Selecting, removing and fitting attachments
• Relocating the Grader
• Carrying out machine operator maintenance and cleaning up

Unit:

RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations

Gain an insight into a trades career. 

This entry-level course has been developed for year 11 and 12 high school students to provide a taster into a trades or workshop-related career. 

While undertaking this course, you will be exposed to a trades or workshop-related working environment, where you will learn practical skills in safe operations, communication, planning and organisation, general maintenance and a range of trade-related duties. This course can be customised to provide knowledge in sustaining employment, building self-esteem, and improving literacy, numeracy and digital technology skills. 

This course acts as a suitable bridging course into a traineeship or apprenticeship. 

Gain the skills and knowledge required to conduct roller operations within the civil construction industry.

The Conduct Roller Operations Skills Set is a 3 day course that will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to operate a roller to compact material.

Participants will learn how to:

• Operate a roller
• Plan and prepare for roller operations
• Conduct machine pre-operational checks
• Adjust accessories
• Assisting with loading and unloading roller from float/trailer
• Carry out operator maintenance

Unit:

RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations

Learn how to operate a bobcat/skidsteer within the civil construction industry.

The Skidsteer Loader Operations Skills Set is a 5 day course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge to operate a bobcat/skidsteer required to conduct civil construction.

Participants will learn how to:

• Operate a bobcat/skidsteer
• Plan and prepare for skidsteer loader operations
• Load, carry and place materials
• Select, remove and fit attachments
• Move the skidsteer safely between worksites
• Undertake machine maintenance
• Clear and maintain work area

Unit:

RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

* If participants are working in the civil construction industry or have previous experience documented in a logbook prior to undertaking this training, a fast track process may be available. Please talk to your local lecturer.

Gain the skills to enter the resource industry.

Are you interested in a career in the resource or civil construction industry? If you are a school leaver or have limited outdoor work experience, then this qualification could be for you. This course provides a range of skills suitable for working as an entry-level operator in an open cut coal or metalliferous mine or quarry. 

You will learn how to operate and maintain a skid steer and four-wheel-drive, plan and prepare for work, undertake basic worksite tasks, identify worksite risks and hazards to ensure workplace health and safety and communicate within your team. This course will assist you with improving skills in the resource and civil construction industry.

The testing and tagging of electrical equipment must be performed by trained individuals. 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to test and tag electrical equipment as per Australian Standards 3760 and 3012.  Participants will be trained to confidently perform testing and tagging, while meeting compliance and ensuring the safety of staff on the worksite. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including long trousers, a long sleeved shirt and covered footwear must be worn throughout the duration of the course.

Units: 

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

Grow your abilities to operate one of the most versatile machines on the market!

If you're looking to gain a new skill or refresh some old ones this nationally recognised Telehandler Skill Set is for you!

Telescopic material handler operations is fast becoming a sought after skill set in the mining and construction sector. Whether it's lifting with forks, digging with a bucket or using any number of attachments available on these machines.

The course provides training on:

• telehandler operation, including planning and preparing for operations
• conducting pre-start checks
• operating the telehandler
• lifting, carrying and placing materials
• basic maintenance and clean-up procedures

Please bring along:

• Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Water bottle

Unit:

RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

The delivery of this unit will be face to face combining both theory and practical exercises over a 3 day period. Participants are required to sit a theoretical exam on conducting telescopic material handler operations.

Have experience but need to brush up on your skills? Refresh your knowledge of traffic management processes, safety management procedures and WA road laws.

This refresher course will cover:

• Traffic control using a stop-slow bat
• Installing road safety signs and standard equipment in accordance with relevant government legislation
• Working safely when setting up traffic control equipment and directing traffic around road works

This course is appropriate for construction site and local council works.

Units:

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
 

Please note: When enrolling, all participants are required to present proof of indentification, proof they have held a drivers licence for a minimum of 12 months within the past five years, and a current White Card.

Learn how to implement traffic management processes in accordance with safety management procedures and WA road laws.

The Traffic Management Skill Set provides participants with the skills to implement traffic management plans.

This course covers:

• Traffic control using a stop-slow bat
• Installing road safety signs and standard equipment in accordance with relevant government legislation
• Working safely when setting up traffic control equipment and directing traffic around road works

This course is appropriate for construction site and local council works.

Units:

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plan

Get your kick start into Australia's construction industry.

A White Card is evidence that you have completed a General Construction Induction course or White Card course. This course is mandatory for anyone who works or wants to work in the construction industry.

The White Card Skill Set is a full day course that is nationally recognised and is incorporated into construction related qualifications undertaken at North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE). 

The following topics are covered in this course:

• Health and safety legislative requirements
• Identifying construction hazards and risk control measures
• Health and safety communication and reporting processes
• Incident and emergency response procedures

Improve your job prospects by completing your White Card today!

Additional Information

Once you have completed this Skill Set you will be issued with your card within 5-10 days from NR TAFE.

Lost/Damaged cards

If you have lost your card or damaged your card and require a replacement, you must first identify the Registered Training Organisation that issued you with your construction induction or blue card and contact them to have it replaced. If you are unsure who issued the card you can find out at Worksafe WA's Construction Induction Training Card Database.

If your card was issued by one of the following providers you may request a replacement from NR TAFE.

• North Regional TAFE
• Kimberley Training Institute

The cost of replacement is $25, for a re-issue please complete the form at: https://www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/current-students/request-your-award and we will be in contact to arrange this for you.

If the RTO that issued your cards is no longer operating, you will need to provide a Statement of Attainment (for the unit CPCCWHS1001) issued by the RTO and present it to North Regional TAFE to enable a re-issue of a general construction induction card.

Please be advised that if you cannot find your details, the name of the RTO, or your Statement of Attainment, you will need to undertake the Construction Induction Training. Courses being held at North Regional TAFE can be found here: https://www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/courses/white-card-skill-set

Unit:

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Seeking a role in the resources and infrastructure industry that requires you to perform work at heights?

The Working Safely at Heights Skill Set is a one-day course that aims to provide participants with the ability to work confidently and competently at heights.

This course covers:

• Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to working at heights
• Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
• Fall arrest systems
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Planning, access and egress
• Safely performing duties
• System dismantle and pack up

RIIWHS204E Work Safely at heights

Do you need a working in confined spaces ticket for work?

During this two-day course participant’s will gain the skills and knowledge required to enter and work safely in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This course is appropriate for those working in operational roles undertaking work in confined spaces. There is a mixture of practical and theoretical activities using industry standard equipment.

Students will learn to:

• Identify areas that constitute confined spaces
• Comply with site and equipment safety requirements
• Comply with the  entry and exit procedures, risks and regulations
• Types of air contaminants and toxic gases
• Identify the limitations of breathing apparatus
• Identify equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
• Comply with site isolation and site control responsibilities and authorities
• Locate and understand safety data sheets (SDS) information and application
• Use confined space and industry terminology

Unit: 

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces