Course Summary

This hands-on taster introduces students to the world of construction through two essential trades: plumbing and carpentry. Over five days, students will construct a timber-framed friendship bench and fabricate a working copper sprinkler. They'll learn to measure, cut, and assemble timber using hand and power tools, and explore plumbing techniques like pressure testing, PVC fabrication, and tap repair. This Taster builds spatial awareness, manual dexterity, and teamwork, offering a practical glimpse into careers in building, plumbing, and general construction. 

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

To be eligible to participate in Career Tasters you must: 
 

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass 
• Live in Queensland and be enrolled with a secondary education provider* 
• Be actively completing Year 10 at the time of participation 

Course Details

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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Students will gain hands-on experience in core construction techniques, including timber assembly, plumbing fundamentals, and the safe use of tools and materials. While these skills are directly aligned with trades such as carpentry and plumbing, they also have surprising relevance in creative and technical fields. From building stage sets for theatre productions to constructing outdoor installations, or even custom furniture, students will learn how the practical knowledge gained in this program can be applied in both traditional and unconventional ways. This Taster encourages students to see construction not just as a trade, but as a foundation for innovation, and creativity, while offering a hands-on understanding of trade environments and supports exploration of vocational pathways, apprenticeships, or work experience in the building and construction industry.