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Course information
Type
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Focus
Construction PathwaysCourse specialisation
Schedule
Part TimeUp to 15 hours per week.
Duration
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
23 Jul 2026First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
27 Nov 2026Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Proposed timetable
Thu, FriThe proposed timetable is a draft and will be confirmed by your teacher
Class time
16 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
4 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Enrolment open
Enrolment is open and places are available.
Course fees
$0 to $5,780This is course may be available at a reduced cost. See fee types for eligibility criteria.
Reduced fee options
Fee-free available
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility criteria apply.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Portfolio of work
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
Work placement opportunities, if any, will be confirmed with your teacher.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Clear Safety Glasses with an estimated cost of $15 Safety capped boots estimated cost of $150 Hearing protection with an estimated cost of $20 Cut proof gloves (cut 5 level) with an estimated cost $15 Scientific Calculator $45 Writing instruments to use in a workshop environment $12 8m retractable tape $25 4 fold ruler $35
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Construction Pathways qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 Units of competency, including 5 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industryCPCCWHS2001
Carry out measurements and calculationsCPCCOM1015
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industryCPCCOM1012
Plan and organise workCPCCOM1013
Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Maitland
Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Drop-off zone
Library
Canteen
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
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