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32 courses
Build on your passion for hands-on projects and construct the career you have always wanted with our building, construction and trades courses. From building meticulously crafted homes to providing essential services like air-conditioning or heating , you’ll learn your essential trade skills from our industry-experts.
Help play an important role in maintaining comfortable living and working environments. Gain the skills to install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. more...
Gain specialist skills in a high demand area. Successfully completing this course allows you to apply for a Restricted Electrical Licence and Full Refrigeration Handling Licence and become a qualified air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic.
Strengthen your Air-conditioning and Refrigeration experience and advance your career into roles such as project or field engineer. Gain high-level practical skills as you prepare for success in the industry.
Gain the technical skills to fix and service appliances. Enjoy the challenge of diagnosing issues, identifying faulty parts and doing effective repair solutions for appliances in the home. more...
No two days will be the same, you'll travel to different worksites to install, service and repair high tech appliances and enjoy building ongoing trusting relationships. You can start your own appliance service business or take your studies further with transferrable skills and be dual qualified.
Collaborate with construction industry trades to provide the perfect finishing touches on new builds and revitalised renovations in residential, commercial and industrial projects. more...
Create meticulously planned homes to hold a lifetime of memories or design inspiring spaces like libraries and community centres. Work behind the scenes producing technical drawings or embrace your leadership skills to supervise a building site. more...
This introductory course teaches basic Revit skills for Building Information Modelling (BIM). It's a great option for architectural professionals who want to upskill and gain 6 formal points for their Compulsory Professional Development (CPD).
Advance your understanding of Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM) and upskill to be able to model more advanced multi-level buildings. Gain 10 formal points for Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) and improve your job prospects.
Completing this course provides you with the mandatory safety training to access construction sites. You will also be able to apply for your white card or general induction card with SafeWork NSW. Gain safety skills you can apply to various trades.
Begin building your career in the construction industry as you learn to use power tools, work with building materials and read and interpret plans. You’ll get hands-on training as a labourer before entering your apprenticeship qualification.
Explore different trades in the building industry. Develop a broad range of foundational skills across joinery, shopfitting, carpentry and bricklaying and blocklaying that will help you decide which trade apprenticeship you want to complete.
Learn the skills to excel in your career as a bricklayer. Gain experience in simulated workshops and on-the-job in your apprenticeship, and get your start in an in-demand area of the construction industry.
Seal your career in waterproofing as you develop the skills and knowledge to become a licenced waterproofer. With TAFE NSW, learn from specialist teachers and refine your skills in our industry-standard workshops.
Study online or on campus to launch your career as a builder or site manager. Learn to operate your own building enterprise, improve your understanding of national construction codes and standards, and develop your knowledge to progress your career further.
Build your ability to use popular CAD software and produce compliant documentation for Class 1 and 10 buildings as a draftsperson or architectural assistant. After this course, you can complete further studies to become an accredited building designer.
Strengthen your skills in the building industry and gain experience for supervisory roles. Develop leadership abilities to manage a construction site and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Gain sought-after digital design skills to work under an accredited building designer or architect on varied classes of buildings. Pursue pathways in architecture, construction management, interior design and more.
Become an expert in safe demolition. Develop the skills to help create new spaces and transform the world around you. more...
Gain the required skills and training to safely remove and dispose of non-friable or bonded asbestos. You'll be able to recognise and manage the associated risks and work as an asbestos removal specialist for a licensed Class B asbestos removal company.
Safeguard your local community and broaden your career prospects as you learn to prevent fire. Gain an in-depth understanding of fire protection and suppression systems that comply with Australian safety standards. more...
Plan and create beautiful flooring in residential and commercial properties. Learn to plan and install different designs, such as herringbone, polished concrete or hybrid coating to suit every client, style and need. more...
Create efficient workflows for other trades, as you interpret difficult construction plans, erect and dismantle formwork, and provide a mould for concreters to work with. more...
Provide warmth and comfort to homes and businesses. Put your practical skills to use and help ensure gas appliances and systems run safely and effectively. more...
Play a major role in shaping the architectural beauty of homes, offices and even cars. Take pride in your craftsmanship and point out your glass work to friends and family in your local area. more...
Develop your skills in flat glass window tinting with this short course. Learn how to prepare and install window tint to residential and commercial windows. Expand on your existing experience or embark on an exciting new career in window tinting.
Gain the skills you need to become a trade-qualified and in-demand glazier. Learn how to estimate the cost of a job, select the materials you need and launch into the practical work of glass cutting, processing and product installation.
Work with your hands and help keep people safe in a customer-focused career. Put your problem solving skills to use as you become an expert in locks, keys and security systems. more...
Put your painting techniques and creative flair to good use. Transform residential and commercial buildings as a licensed painter and decorator. more...
Get the skills to become a trade licensed painter and decorator. Learn to transform residential and commercial buildings with specialist techniques, and set yourself up for success in an in-demand industry.
Apply your ability to problem solve and put your hands-on skills to good use. Install, repair and maintain water, gas and draining systems and build your expertise across residential and commercial sites. more...
Help keep the water supply clean for Australians. Separate yourself from regular plumbers by learning to commission and test backflow prevention devices.
Thermostatic mixing valves maintain water temperature whenever someone turns on the tap. Learn a lucrative plumbing skill and keep vulnerable residents in nursing homes and hospitals safe in the process.
Get a handle on how to be a plumbing apprentice. Learn to work safely as a plumber and gain basic skills in using plumbing hand tools and applying sheet metal practices. Be job ready by polishing your resume skills and exploring career pathways.
Become a trade-qualified plumber or gasfitter and start your career in an in-demand industry. Get on-the-job training and gain experience working with water, gas and drainage systems in this practical course.
Become a trade qualified roof plumber and learn the in-demand skills needed to work on roof drainage systems on residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Study as an apprentice or be recognised for your industry experience in this practical course.
Advance your technical skills in the plumbing industry and take on contract plumber or hydraulic designer roles. Become eligible to apply for your plumbing, drainage and gas fitting licence as you develop the skills to undertake project design and supervise others.
Take your career to new heights and work in the construction or entertainment industries as a licensed rigger or dogger. Oversee complex rigging operations, manage risks and move vital construction materials across job sites. more...
Start your rigging career and work in the construction or entertainment industries as a basic rigger. Build up on your dogging skills. Gain the technical knowledge you need to move or lift heavy loads to ensure the safety of everyone working onsite.
Doggers hold an essential role on any jobsite involving crane operation. Gain the confidence to create lift plans, secure loads and use signals and communication to direct the load movement. Become a qualified dogger with your SafeWork NSW licence
Take your career to new heights as you manage renovations or assist in new builds. Create aesthetically pleasing roofs built to industry standards using expert tiling techniques. more...
Gain specialist trade skills and become a roof tiler through undertaking an apprenticeship. Learn the skills and knowledge you need to work on a range of roof tiling projects, and be eligible to apply for your licence when you graduate.
Grow your skills in the building industry from basic to advanced level. Learn to safely erect, alter and dismantle a range of scaffolding. Get industry licences from SafeWork NSW to further your career. more...
In this course, you will learn the basics of assessing, erecting and dismantling scaffolding safely. Learn to identify the required scaffold and associated equipment and calculate loads exerted on and by the scaffold and scaffolding equipment.
Take your scaffolding expertise to the intermediate level. Be a vital part of every construction site and erect, alter and dismantle scaffolds safely. Gain the skills to become eligible for your Intermediate Scaffolder’s licence with SafeWork NSW.
Elevate your career as a qualified scaffolder in a wide variety of industries including residential, commercial construction, entertainment and infrastructure sectors. Learn from specialist teachers and refine your skills in industry-standard workshops.
Collaborate on historical renovations, small household repairs or large commercial projects as you complete plastering jobs for decorative and functional purposes. more...
Master the art of creating smooth, marble-like finishes with practical Venetian plaster training. Perfect for designers and tradespeople, this course covers specialist techniques to transform interiors with depth and texture. Learn from experts and gain ongoing support.
Strengthen your career in the construction industry. Learn to reinforce concrete structures, collaborate with industry professionals and ensure the integrity of builds. more...
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of stonemasonry and forge a career in this highly sought after profession. Collaborate on historical projects and create modern and traditional designs with stone. more...
Measure, cut and install wall and ceiling materials to complete construction plans, extend existing builds and collaborate with other trades across projects. more...
Transform industrial, commercial and residential spaces. Combine your hands-on skills and artistic flair to create visually appealing and functional wall and floor tile installations. more...
Become a trade qualified tiler and start your career in the booming construction industry. Learn to transform spaces in industrial, commercial and residential settings and get the practical skills to manage tiling projects from planning to completion.