13 courses
Build your career in construction from the ground up with a TAFE NSW building and construction course. Do the heavy lifting as a bricklayer, or develo...
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.
Make your mark with the practical knowledge you need to start your career in the building industry. This course gives you valuable skills to build your confidence and the opportunity to upskill for future learning.
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.
Work on iconic and high-profile projects like bridges, wind farms, tunnels, roads and rail projects as a licensed crane operator and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. Gain licences while you learn with TAFE NSW - we are the only Registered Training Organisation in NSW offering this course.
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.
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.
Pave your way to a career as a qualified, industry-recognised concreter. As an expert in the most widely used construction material in the world, your specialist skills will be in demand on commercial and residential building projects.
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.
Building and construction course information
It’s easy to balance work and study with a TAFE NSW building and construction course.
Who is a building and construction course good for?
You’ll possess a high level of physical fitness and enjoy the rigour and challenge of physically demanding work. Working outdoors and waking up early to start your work day are elements of the job that energise...
Building and construction career paths
From junior positions through to senior roles, there are plenty of opportunities available in this booming industry. Here are some of the most sought-after jobs in the building and construction field:
At TAFE NSW you can apply or enrol to do a course.
If your course has no entry requirements, you can enrol directly. If there are entry requirements, you will need to apply to be accepted for a position in the course.
If you need further assistance with your enrolment, contact TAFE NSW Student Services on 131 601 between 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday.