Course Summary

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context. The qualification is suited to Start TAFE Now (STN) programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

To successfully undertake this course students must also complete the unit CPCWHS2001. This is undertaken at the commencement of training & has legislative requirements in regard to identification. This Evidence of Identity (EOI) information must be provided at enrolment. All students are required to supply the full EOI requirements with the exception of First Nations people & secondary school students, who may choose to supply reduced documents as per Worksafe Qld guidelines below.

Secondary school students may be identified by producing one (1) of the following EOI documents:

·      Australian birth Certificate

·      Australian Citizenship Certificate

·      International Travel documents (including a passport)

·      Australian Learners Permit 

A written statement outlining current enrolment at the school (on official school letterhead) signed by one of the following is also required:

Principal or Deputy Principal, Head teacher or Deputy Head teacher, Secretary or Deputy Secretary /or Chief Administrator or Deputy Chief Administrator.

 First Nations people may be identified by producing at least one (1) Category A or B EOI document & written statements from two (2) Authorised representatives.

 All other people shall provide either:

One (1) Category A & Two (2) Category B EOI documents, or

Two (2) Category A & One (1) Category B documents

Up to date Worksafe.qld.gov.au EOI document list here - https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/work-health-and-safety-licences/apply-renew-or-replace-licences/evidence-of-identity

Course Details

Admission Codes

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Apprenticeship within construction industry, including: Bricklayer or Blocklayer, Ceiling or wall plasterer, Carpenter, Joiner, Painter decorator, Roof tiler, Shopfitter, Solid plasterer, Stonemason

Delivery Agreement

Co-Provider