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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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    Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

    National ID UEE30820 | State ID BFN0

    Apprentices will learn through a combination of employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

    This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in...

    Campuses
    • Karratha Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Elevated Work Platform Skill Set

    State ID IAA27

    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...
    Campuses
    • Karratha Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Excavator Skill Set

    State ID IAA28

    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
    • ...
    Campuses
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Forklift Skill Set

    State ID IAA07

    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...
    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Derby Campus
    • Karratha Campus
    • Kununurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Front End Loader Skill Set

    State ID IAA93

    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...
    Campuses
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)

    National ID 52860WA | State ID BGQ28

    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....

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

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

    Roller Skill Set

    State ID IAD46

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Operate a roller
    • Plan and prepare for roller operations
    • Conduct machine pre-operational checks
    • ...
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Skid Steer Loader Operations Skill Set

    State ID IAA19

     

    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...
    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Halls Creek Campus
    • Kununurra Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus
    • Wyndham Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations

    National ID RII20220 | State ID BGP7

    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...

    Campuses
    • Karratha Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Still in school
    • Traineeship

    Tag and Test Electrical Appliances Skill Set

    State ID IAB16

     

    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 ...
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus