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Construction career pathways and courses

Build your future in construction

A career in construction can start with your hands and build toward your dreams. Beginning as a skilled tradesperson — you’ll gain practical experience, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of how things are built. 

From there, opportunities open up to lead teams, manage projects, and even study further in construction management or business. With vision and drive, you could one day launch your own building company, shaping skylines and communities with your name on the blueprint.

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Courses to get you there

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    Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

    National ID CPC33020 | State ID BGD8

    Do you want to build a lifetime career from the ground up?

    Gain the skills needed for a certified trade career as a bricklayer or blocklayer.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

    National ID CPC40120 | State ID AE52

    Build your future in Western Australia’s construction industry

    Develop your understanding of the low rise residential and commercial construction industry and increase your employment opportunities within a building company

    Campuses
    • East Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

    National ID CPC50220 | State ID BGE4

    Unlock new career avenues within the building industry

    Gain the skills and knowledge to work in building, managing construction of small buildings through to medium rise constructions.

    Campuses
    • East Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52893WA | State ID AD06

    Get a great foundation for a bricklaying apprenticeship

    You'll be set to take on an apprenticeship with basic skills in the use of tools and equipment, and working onsite under your belt.

    Campuses
    • Balga
    • Clarkson

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52893WA | State ID AD12

    Are you keen to work in construction working with timber?

    You'll be equipped with the basic skills to be able to take on a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship after you have completed this course.

    Campuses
    • Balga
    • Clarkson

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Carpentry

    National ID CPC30220 | State ID BGB8

    Build a strong career from the ground up

    This apprenticeship offers the hands-on experience and solid foundation you need to build a successful career in carpentry and the broader construction industry.

    Campuses
    • Balga
    • Clarkson

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52887WA | State ID AC56

    North Metropolitan TAFE is a major centre in WA for training in the building and construction industries.

    Complete this course and you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice plumber, roof plumber, or gasfitter.

    Campuses
    • Balga
    • Clarkson

    Study Modes
    • On campus