Review and confirm

This course can be completed as part of an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry.

Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

Non apprenticeship pathways let you use your existing work skills to gain a trade qualification. We assess your skills through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). You may also need to complete extra training to build any missing skills.

You must be at least 21 years of age, as shown by your photo ID.

You must have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as shown by employee records such as your resume or letter from your employer.

You must be currently employed in the relevant industry, as shown by a letter from your employer.

At selected locations, you can complete this course through the Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers (TPEW) program. This subsidised program recognises your industry experience. To be eligible, you must meet specific age, work and experience requirements. Learn more about TPEW.

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.

a strong work ethic

a good understanding of mathematics

a desire to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments

an interest in building and construction projects

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course. If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

A valid form of ID to prove you are at least 18 years old as part of SafeWork NSW requirements to undertake the SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessment conducted via this course

You must successfully pass both the TAFE NSW and SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessments to be eligible for your SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence. For more details, see the licensing section below.