Building and Construction

Build skills for one of Australia's biggest industries. From carpentry and bricklaying to cabinet making, building design and construction management, you'll gain practical experience and job-ready skills through hands-on learning. Start your pathway towards an apprenticeship, trade or construction career.  

You could learn to: 

  • Develop trade skills in carpentry, bricklaying and cabinet making
  • Gain experience in building design and construction management
  • Prepare for a construction apprenticeship
  • Work with industry-standard tools and materials
  • Develop project and site-based practical skills

Career outcomes:

  • Carpenter
  • Bricklayer
  • Cabinet Maker
  • Painter and Decorator
  • Building Designer
  • Construction Trades Assistant
  • Building Estimator
  • Site Coordinator
  • Construction Coordinator
  • Building Inspector

Programs

Building Design

Our building apprenticeships and construction courses provide students with hands-on skills and experience for a career in the building industry.

Building Trades Program

Our building apprenticeships and construction courses provide students with hands-on skills and experience for a career in the building industry.

Courses

Apply now Free TAFE

22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship

This course introduces learners to construction trade callings and offers credit for further study in various qualifications.
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22614VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship - Bricklaying

This hands-on course provides comprehensive training in essential bricklaying and masonry techniques, preparing you for an Apprenticeship as a bricklayer or blocklayer.
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22627VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Study the Advanced Building Design (Architectural) TAFE course and as a draftsperson you will design and document detailed plans for buildings and structures.

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

Apply now for our Certificate III in Carpentry course and gain the skills & experience

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Our Painting and Decorating apprenticeship course is perfect if you are looking for hands-on training and experience to enter the industry. Apply today!

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

Apply today for our Certificate III in Joinery apprenticeship, and gain the essential, hands-on skills to specialise in stairs, windows and kitchen joinery.

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Apply now for our Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying course and learn the skills and knowledge required to begin your bricklaying apprenticeship
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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Study our Building & Construction Building stream to get the additional skills you need to manage medium level construction projects and if you aspire to advance to a leader in the construction industry.
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CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Apply now for Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) to gain the qualification and skills to become a building construction supervisor or manager
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CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) - Pathway

If you have completed the Certificate IV in Building and Construction consider studying our new Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) - Pathway to fast track your skills and qualifications.
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MSF20322 Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Study our Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology for the essential cabinetmaking, furniture making and joinery skills and techniques to prepare you for an Apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker or joiner.

MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology(Kitchens & Bathrooms)

Apply now for our Certificate III in Cabinet Making course and gain the skills & experience needed to work as a furniture or kitchen/bathroom cabinet maker
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SCACW00001 Construction Induction Card

The Construction Induction Card (commonly called a white card within the industry) allows you to legally enter construction and building sites from employer to employee, equipped with the essential safety knowledge required on-site.