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Building and Construction

You can make it here - build your trade career while building WA.

North Metropolitan TAFE delivers courses covering all aspects of the Building industry, from the design and drafting, to the construction, fit out and finishing of residential and commercial buildings. Building and construction is one of the largest industries in Western Australia, employing approximately ten per cent of the State’s workforce.

Billions of dollars are invested in infrastructure and housing every year, resulting in an ever-growing industry full of exciting employment opportunities.

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North Metro TAFE was a leading trade training institute in managing client needs and expectations.

They provided quality, tailored training programs to suit our business needs and is always open to feedback to improve its program offering and delivery.

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    Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

    National ID CPC30216 | State ID BDJ3

    A trades career with an artistic edge

    We are the only TAFE provider of Signcrafts training in WA. This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and skills to produce signage and you'll have access to the state’s first and only Flecknoe Thermoform/Vacuumform training machine.

    Campuses
    • Midland

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Solid Plastering

    National ID CPC31020 | State ID BGD3

    A trade that has everything covered

    This apprenticeship course will give you the knowledge and skills to finish floors, walls and ceilings, construct decorative mouldings, textured finishes, and ornamental restorations.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Stonemasonry

    National ID CPC32320 | State ID BGE7

    Gain a trade where your career is set in stone

    This apprenticeship course will get ready for a career in stonemasonry where you will take stone from excavation to a finished product through shaping, cutting, machining, finishing and laying.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Supervisors - Construction Course


    Keen to take the lead in construction?

    Gain a broad range of practical skills and knowledge needed for supervision in construction.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Upholstery

    National ID MSF30722 | State ID BIK1

    Create new masterpieces and return old furniture to its former glory

    In this apprenticeship course you'll learn to dismantle and reassemble furniture; select, cut, sew and fit fabric and leather upholstery materials; and produce loose covers.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Upholstery Introduction

    State ID SC-MFC-V2389

    Get creative or return a piece of old furniture to its former glory

    Learn how to use many of the hand tools and power tools used by an upholsterer and undertake your own upholstery project.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

    National ID CPC31220 | State ID BGD5

    Build a career that others will look up to

    This course will prepare you for a certified trade career as a wall and ceiling liner.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

    National ID CPC31320 | State ID BGE1

    Get ready for a certified trade career as a wall and floor tiler

    Learn to tile curved surfaces such as domestic pools, create mosaics and apply decorative tiling.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Woodwork Introduction


    Learn the basics of woodworking to create small pieces of furniture

    You'll learn how to use hand and power tools to build an item such as a coffee table, toy box or bedside cabinet.

    Campuses
    • Balga

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Free
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    Work Safety in Construction Skill Set

    State ID AE386

    Bricklaying Job Ready Program

    Gain skills in work safety practices, how to use a range of construction equipment and tools; and working in a construction team. This course includes work placement.

    Campuses
    • Balga
    • Clarkson

    Study Modes
    • On campus