Building and construction covers a wide range of jobs in areas such as planning, engineering, architecture and trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, roofing and electrical – for both commercial and residential projects. Residential building includes the construction of houses, flats, units and townhouses. Commercial (non-residential) building includes schools, hospitals, shops, offices and factories.
A large part of the industry involves planning, which involves all of the work that goes into building and maintaining infrastructure such as our roads and streets, railways, power supplies, dams and sewerage systems. Everywhere you go, this industry has made a contribution.
There's also the design and engineering side of building and construction which offers jobs in areas such as architecture and building design, where you can specialise in areas such as environmentally friendly and sustainable housing design.
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Industry course list: Building and construction
The building and construction industry offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more.
Use the Skills Ready filters to find fee-free or low fee courses and skill sets. You can also use the keyword search, and the other filters, to refine the search results. Then select a qualification or course title from the list, to find out more about the course and where it is available.
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Certificate I in Construction
National ID : CPC10120 | State ID : BGB6
Thinking about building a future in construction? The Certificate I in Construction provides you with an introduction to working in the construction industry. This is the perfect way to find out if a future in construction is for you!
Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)
National ID : 52860WA | State ID : BGQ28
This qualification is perfect as a 'taster' program, because it gives you a full set of job ready skills that apply to a range of industries and trades, to help you decide on what area you're interested in.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : BGS25
This nationally recognised and accredited course is designed for people, including school–based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD06
This is the perfect course if you're looking for an introduction to the building and construction industry, to work as a bricklayer.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD12
Carpenters are one of the most in-demand trades within the building and construction industry, From building the framework for walls and roofing, through to creating custom cabinetry and fixtures and fittings, this is a career that can offer you an interesting variety of work and many job opportunities.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD11
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed for people considering a trades career in building and construction. You'll learn about mortar preparation and application for bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD10
Do you have an eye for colour and design? Do you like to be the one who comes in and adds the finishing touches to a project? Painting and decorating is known as a finishing trade, because they are one of the last trades to be onsite during the project.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Solid Plastering Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD07
Plastering is one of the most important trades in the building and construction industry, and a big part of the end look and style of the building. But it's not just decorative — plastering also involves protective coverings for the interior and exterior of buildings and homes.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Wall and Ceiling Lining Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD08
Most homes and buildings use plasterboard sheeting for internal walls and ceilings, and plaster or paper-based cornices and trimmings. These go together like a piece of patchwork, and it's the wall and ceiling lining team who come in and do the fixing and joining — then the smoothing of all the joins — to get that perfect finish ready for the painters and/or plasterers.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Wall and Floor Tiling Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID : 52893WA | State ID : AD09
Skilled tilers have become highly sought after, and this pre-apprenticeship will get you started on the road to a career in tiling! Tiling has become so much more than just a covering for floors or walls in bathrooms and kitchens — it's now a core design element that adds the finishing touch to any home or building.