Building and Construction courses

• TAFE StatementRevit Essentials for Architectural Professionals

  800-000022

  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).

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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• TAFE StatementRevit Fundamentals for Architectural Professionals

  800-000023

  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.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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• Statement of AttainmentPrepare to Work Safely In The Construction Industry (White Card)

  900-82974

  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.

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  • 100 points of ID proving that you are over 14 years of age and have an address in NSW

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  • construction worker

  • labourer.

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• Certificate IIConstruction

  CPC20120-01

  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.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • Builder’s labourer

  • Construction industry apprenticeship

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• Certificate IIConstruction Pathways

  CPC20220-01

  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.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

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  • Construction labourer in a trade

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• Certificate IIIBricklaying and Blocklaying

  CPC33020-01

  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.

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  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

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  • bricklayer

  • blocklayer

  • paver.

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• Certificate IIIConstruction Waterproofing

  CPC31420-01

  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.

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  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.

  • Traineeship

  • TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:

  • • Be employed in the waterproofing industry as this course is delivered in the workplace
  • • Have a signed traineeship contract
  • Thinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.

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  • • Waterproofer in the building construction industry

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• Certificate IVBuilding and Construction (Building)

  CPC40120-02

  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.

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  • TAFE NSW requires you to have achieved the Year 12 Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) in your state or territory, as evidenced by a copy of your certificate, or

  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Carpentry as evidenced by a copy of your certificate, or

  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

  • Students may also be accepted if they are of mature age and possess sufficient literacy, numeracy, visual and computer skills to successfully complete the course. (LLN evaluation may be required for mature age student)

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  • builder

  • construction supervisor

  • site manager

  • site supervisor

  • estimator.

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• Certificate IVResidential Drafting

  CPP40121-01

  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.

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  • TAFE NSW requires you to have achieved the Year 12 Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) in your state or territory, as evidenced by a copy of your certificate, or

  • Successful completion of a Certificate III level qualification or above as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or

  • One year or more of building drafting/design industry experience, as evidenced by a resume, a letter from your prior employers and a portfolio of work

  • Students may also be accepted if they are of mature age and possess sufficient literacy, numeracy, visual and computer skills to successfully complete the course. (LLN evaluation may be required for a mature age student)

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  • draftsperson (supporting building designers and architects).

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• DiplomaBuilding and Construction (Building)

  CPC50220-01

  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.

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  • Successful completion of the Year 12 Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) evidenced by a copy of your certificate

  • Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate or

  • Successful completion of 11 core units CPCCBC4001, CPCCBC4003, CPCCBC4004, CPCCBC4005, CPCCBC4008, CPCCBC4009, CPCCBC4010, CPCCBC4012, CPCCBC4014, CPCCBC4018, CPCCBC4053 as evidenced by a copy of your transcript

  • That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)

  • Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the five bands of literacy and 4 across one band of numeracy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success. Your teacher will let you know when this must be completed.

  • To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application​​

  • This course is also offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements

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  • builder

  • general foreperson

  • construction supervisor

  • contracts administrator

  • estimator.

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• DiplomaBuilding Design

  CPP50921-01

  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.

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  • Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting, the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting or the Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting in the form of an academic transcript, or

  • Demonstrated relevant vocational experience, skills and knowledge commensurate with the scope of work covered in the core units of the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting, evidenced by a portfolio of work, a resume, letters of employment, and client and employer references.

  • Evidence of a valid whitecard (or general construction induction card).

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  • building designer

  • senior building designer

  • draftsperson

  • CAD technician

  • building information modeller.

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