Building, Construction and Trades

• TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration as an apprenticeship. There may also be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice.

Apprenticeship

• To be eligible for this course, you must:

• • Be employed as an apprentice in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer
• • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

Non-apprenticeship

• There may be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice. Enquire today and one of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will help you understand any eligibility or entry requirements.

• air-conditioning technician, refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic.

• TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician as an apprenticeship. There may also be options available for you to study as a non-apprentice.

• Apprenticeship

• To be eligible for this course, you must:

• Be employed as an apprentice in industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

• Enquire today to talk through your options.

• Non-apprenticeship

• Enquire today and one of our Apprenticeship and Traineeship team will help you understand any eligibility or entry requirements.

• You may be eligible to enrol in Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrician as a non-apprentice if you meet TAFE NSW enrolment requirements noted below:

• Currently in paid employment working under the supervision of a licenced electrician in the electrical trades industry performing a broad scope of electrical work including domestic, commercial or industrial applications. You and your employer will be required to take part in a pre-enrolment interview with a teacher to determine if you meet the enrolment requirements.

• It is important to know that there is no government subsidy available for this study option. Talk to our team about your payment options.

• Successful completion of a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration as evidenced by your academic transcript

• A RAC01-Refrigerant Handling License as evidenced by a certified copy

• Project manager

• Field engineer

• Paraprofessional in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) trade

• A sound level of computer literacy

• Completed essential training in Revit

• An understanding of BIM, Design and Drafting

• An understanding of outcomes for documentation requirements

• architects and building designers.

• One year of welding experience during or after an apprenticeship, including 40 hours training in the use of manual metal-arc welding of plate, as evidenced by your resume or a letter from your employer, OR

• Two years of welding experience and the successful completion of one or more welding courses (at least 300 hours training in the theory and practice of welding). Experience must include the welding of plate, using the manual metal-arc welding process, evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, OR

• Three years of welding experience and 40 hours training in the welding of plate using the manual metal-arc welding process, as evidenced by your resume or a letter from your employer

• AS1796 pressure welder

• welding inspector

• welding supervisor.

• 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

• bricklayer

• blocklayer

• paver.

• Qualified concreter

• Attend a pre-enrolment interview with your teacher who will evaluate your skills to determine how we can best support your success or if an alternative pathway is recommended

• Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test to assist us in designing your individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course

• draftsperson (supporting building designers and architects).

• Attend a pre-enrolment interview with your teacher who will evaluate your skills to determine how we can best support your success or if an alternative pathway is recommended

• Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test to assist us in designing your individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course

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

Note:

• This course can also be taken as an apprenticeship. Enquire today to find out more.

• builder

• construction supervisor

• site manager

• site supervisor

• estimator.

• 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

• builder

• general foreperson

• construction supervisor

• contracts administrator

• estimator.

• 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).

• building designer

• senior building designer

• draftsperson

• CAD technician

• building information modeller.

• regional emergency management officer

• volunteer emergency management.

• Successful completion of the TAFE Statement in Revit Essentials as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate

• Successful completion of the TAFE Statement in Revit Foundations (Level 2) as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate, or

• Current work experience in industry using Revit, as evidenced by a letter from your employer or examples of your work on Revit

• architect

• BIM Manager

• interior designer

• construction manager

• structural engineer.

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

• construction worker

• labourer.

• Please enquire at your preferred campus location for any campus-specific licencing or white card requirements.

• Construction worker

• Other jobs include: entertainment rigging worker, miner, crane operator, mechanic, welder and boilermaker

• elevating work platform (EWP) operator

• demolition labourer

• linesperson

• tree lopper

• rigger.

• Labourer

• Construction industry apprenticeship

• Construction labourer in a trade

• Builder’s labourer

• Construction industry apprenticeship

• 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.

• • Waterproofer in the building construction industry

• Reached the age of 16 years old as evidenced by 100 points of identification

• Currently employed in the crane industry as evidenced by a letter of employment

• cane industry worker

• mobile plant operator

• licensed crane operator

• licensed rigger

• licensed EWP operator

• licensed forklift operator.

• Successful completion of the unit, CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos (or its equivalent competency) as evidenced by your transcript, or

• Successful completion of the unit, CPCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos (or its equivalent competency) as evidenced by your transcript

• nominated supervisor for an asbestos removalist company.

• 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

• fire sprinkler fitter tradesperson

• fire sprinkler fitter.

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Provide evidence, such as a resume or letter of support from your employer, of significant and current industry experience. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry to make sure your skills and knowledge meet course requirements.

• concrete floor preparer

• floor finisher and coverer

• flooring installer.

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Provide evidence of significant and current industry experience, such as a resume or letter of support from your employer. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry to make sure your skills and knowledge meet course requirements.

• timber floor preparer

• floor finisher and coverer

• flooring installer.

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the building, construction and trades industry evidenced by a letter of support from your employer.

• Submit your training plan proposal (TPP) with your application.

Non-apprenticeship

• Provide evidence, such as a resume or letter of support from your employer, of significant and current industry experience. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry to make sure your skills and knowledge meet course requirements.

• carpet floor preparer

• floor finisher and coverer

• flooring installer.

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Provide evidence, such as a resume or letter of support from your employer, of significant and current industry experience. Your workplace evidence will be reviewed prior to course entry to make sure your skills and knowledge meet course requirements.

• resilient floor preparer

• floor finisher and coverer

• flooring installer.

Apprenticeship

• Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Non-apprenticeship

• Be currently working in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer

• Be 21 years of age or older as evidenced by a copy of your photo identification

• licensed glazier

• flat glass worker

• glazing business owner.

• 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

• commercial locksmith

• institutional locksmith

• mobile locksmith

• master key specialist

• security consultant.

• 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

• painter and decorator

• Be employed as an apprentice in industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Note

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

• plumber

• plumber and drainer

• plumber and gasfitter

• gasfitter

• roof plumber

• mechanical services plumber.

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

Note

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

• roof plumbing contractor

• roof plumbing tradesperson.

• Successful completion of a Certificate III Plumbing or equivalent, as evidenced by your academic transcript

• Plumbing contractor

• Hydraulic designer

• Hydraulic designer

• A valid dogging licence

• Reached 18 years of age to sit the SafeWork NSW assessment

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)

• Proof of NSW residential address

• 100 points for identification for the SafeWork assessment. Please visit SafeWork NSW.

• basic rigger

• dogger or dogman

• cantilevered crane platform installer

• hoist installer

• safety net installer.

• That you hold a valid basic rigging licence

• Have reached 18 years of age to sit the SafeWork NSW assessment

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)

• Proof of NSW residential address

• 100 points for identification for the SafeWork assessment. Please visit SafeWork NSW.

• Intermediate rigger

• Other jobs include dogger or dogman, precast tilt-up panel erector, demolition rigger

• You will need to be at least 18 years old to be eligible to sit the unit of competency assessment for high risk work licences

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) – you will need this before you can enter a construction site

• Proof of NSW residential address

• 100 points for identification for the SafeWork assessment. Please visit SafeWork NSW.

• Dogger – in sectors like residential, commercial construction, entertainment, maintenance, resource and infrastructure

• Rigger

• Dogger

• 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

• Roof slater and tiler

• A valid basic scaffolding licence

• Reached 18 years of age and can show a valid form of ID, to attend the SafeWork NSW assessment

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)

• Proof of NSW residential address

• 100 points for identification for the SafeWork assessment. Please visit SafeWork NSW.

• Intermediate scaffolder

• Scaffold estimator or designer

• Scaffold supervisor

• That you have reached 18 years of age and can show a valid form of ID in order to undertake the Safe Work Assessment

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)

• Proof of a NSW residential address

• 100 points of identification for the SafeWork licencing assessment

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at level 3

• scaffolder, scaffold estimator, scaffold supervisor, materials-only hoist installer, safety net installer

• Valid basic and intermediate scaffolding licences

• Reached 18 years of age and can show a valid form of ID, to attend the SafeWork NSW assessment

• A general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card) – you will need this before you can enter a construction site

• Proof of NSW residential address

• 100 points for identification for the SafeWork assessment. Please visit [SafeWork NSW (https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-registrations/licences/high-risk-work-licences).

• Advanced scaffolder

• Scaffold estimator or designer

• Scaffold supervisor

• scaffolder in sectors like residential, commercial construction, entertainment, maintenance, resource and infrastructure

• 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​​

• solid plasterer

• plasterer

• renderer.

• • 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​​

• stonemason

• architectural stonemason

• monumental stonemason

• heritage stonemason

• bench-top mason.

• 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​​

• wall and ceiling liner

• drywaller

• site supervisor.

• Be employed as an apprentice in industry

• Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

Note

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

• wall and floor tiler.