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 to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Planning and Organising work
- Measurements and Calculations
- Use of carpentry tools
- Estimations and Costings
- Roof work
- Gain the White Card
- Levelling
- Demolitions
- You are looking to gain employment in the construction industry
- You are interested in an apprenticeship in the future
This course is part of the Skills Ready initiative, allowing you to pay just half of the standard course fees for training from now until 2025! In addition, eligible students will have their course fees capped at just $400 per year. Please note that additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Skills Ready page for more information.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
This course is offered through face-to-face in eight blocks of one week each.
The blocks are five days a week.
High School students attend for 5.5 hours each day, meaning each block provides 27.5 hours of face-to-face training and assessment.
The total amount of face-to-face training is 220 hours.
Apprentice carpenter
Apprentice in building and construction
Mine worker
Engineer (further study needed)
Trainee/apprentice
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to trades in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
Delivery locations and study options
Available all year
Qualification details
| Duration | 6 Months | ||||||||||||
| When | Available all year | ||||||||||||
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Pundulmurra Campus |
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| How |
Off campus On campus Still in school Traineeship |
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| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2022
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- The government rate for Australian Citizens over the age of 18, permanent visa holders, visa sub-class 309, 444, 820 or a 457 dependent visa
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.