This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry.
Occupational titles may include:

• Labourer
• Apprentice (at completion)

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as additional elective units to give a broader introduction to core skills.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers this requirement.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
11 units of competency:

• 8 core units
• 3 elective units.

These units do not have prerequisites.

Enrolment options

We currently offer this qualification as:

• A stand alone qualification delivered in face-to-face mode over a 10 week period.

Once you have decided to go ahead with the course return your completed enrolment form. When this is received at our office (email/fax/post), Building Industry Training will provide you with the necessary documents/learning resources/assessments and details of the course dates and locations so you can begin your studies.

Fees charges and refunds

Please contact us in regard to fees for this course.

Commencement requirements– Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers (CT)

Credit Transfer of units previously completed will be registered on sign up.

Pathways Information

This qualification is designed to give students an introduction to the construction industry and to broaden their awareness of the industry which has over 70 career options. This qualification articulates into Certificate III qualifications that can be undertaken as a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.

This qualification contains the following units: