You'll need to meet the following requirements and answer application questions to successfully apply for this course. Please review the following information carefully.
To complete the course you must meet the completion requirements.
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22nd Apr 2026
Combination
30th Apr 2027
12 months
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Be employed as an apprentice in industry.
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application.
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.
You may be eligible for the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW) program. This subsidised program recognises your industry experience and runs at selected TAFE NSW locations. Learn more about TPEW.
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.
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
Be 21 years or older at the time of enrolment as shown by your photo ID
Have at least 3 years of work experience in your trade including 12 months in Australia
Be currently working in the construction industry or have worked in it within the last 5 years
Not be a registered apprentice or trainee. If your apprenticeship was cancelled it must have ended more than 6 months ago
Not be in Smart and Skilled training and complete 3 units of competency through recognition of prior learning
Live or work in NSW.
Skilled migrant workers may be eligible, see our frequently asked questions for more information.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
physical strength to manage demands of the work
experience in handling tools and equipment
the ability to work independently and as part of a team
good hand-eye coordination
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) - you will need this before you can enter a construction site.
A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 3 across learning and oral communication, 2 across reading and writing, 1 in digital literacy and 3 across one band of numeracy. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs and to provide you with the appropriate support for your study success.
Complete your application through our online portal. A teacher will assess your application to offer you a place if you meet the entry requirements for the course.
You will need to provide evidence for the entry requirements listed above