Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)
Considering getting into the building and construction industry, and starting an apprenticeship, but you're not sure what field? This course is for you! You'll gain an understanding of the industry and what's involved in the different trades, to help decide your future career pathway.
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.
Your training will be a combination of practical workshops and theoretical classroom learning, and you will also complete a work placement component where you'll gain hands on experience working in construction. You'll gain an overview of the industry, and a skill set that can set you up to go into a specific trade area.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training option
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Building and Construction
Study areas
- Building
- Carpentry and Joinery
Course ID
- National ID: 52893WA
- WA State ID: BGS25
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Kick-start your career in the Building and Construction Industry
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) is an entry level course designed for learners, including school–based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry. The course is a combination of practical workshops and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.
In this course, students will gain skills from industry specific training and form an understanding in the following:
- Practice asbestos awareness in the Construction Industry
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- Conduct workplace communication
- Plan and organise work
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Delivery locations
This is an entry level course designed to provide learners and school-based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry.The course is a combination of workshop practical work, and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Handling construction materials
- Using carpentry tools and equipment
- Levelling procedures
- Working on scaffolding
- WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- You enjoy being outdoors, doing physical work and working in environments that may be noisy and exposed to environmental conditions.
- You will handle a variety of carpentry materials and need to work in a team.
This is a pre-vocational course for learners seeking a career in a construction trade. The first stage of the course is common to 11 construction trades and provides an introduction to the industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.
The units of competency cover essential occupational health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials.
The latter stage of the course provides the learner with a choice to complete specific competencies from a particular trade stream that lead directly into a trade qualification, with full articulation and credit transfer, when seeking an apprenticeship.
Delivery locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Looking to explore a career in residential trades? The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) is a pre-employment course with students selecting either a carpentry or brick-laying specialisation designed to get you ready for an apprenticeship or a trade career. The course provides hands on training over 9 weeks in our trade campus at Bunbury before embarking on approximately 4 weeks (minimum 110 hours) of work placement in industry.
Delivery location
A unique trade-traineeship for entry level learners wishing to complete their Certificate II level training via an employment-based role. A trade-traineeship is perfect for those that are employment ready and wish to engage in a medium-term traineeship as a pathway to a full-time trade apprenticeship. This 12-month traineeship is versatile and can be customised to support the skills needs of the workplace for both the employer and learner.
Delivery location
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.
Your training will be a combination of practical workshops and theoretical classroom learning, and you will also complete a work placement component where you'll gain hands on experience working in construction. You'll gain an overview of the industry, and a skill set that can set you up to go into a specific trade area.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training option
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Building and Construction
Study areas
- Building
- Carpentry and Joinery
Course ID
- National ID: 52893WA
- WA State ID: BGS25
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Kick-start your career in the Building and Construction Industry
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) is an entry level course designed for learners, including school–based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry. The course is a combination of practical workshops and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.
In this course, students will gain skills from industry specific training and form an understanding in the following:
- Practice asbestos awareness in the Construction Industry
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- Conduct workplace communication
- Plan and organise work
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Delivery locations
This is an entry level course designed to provide learners and school-based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry.The course is a combination of workshop practical work, and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Handling construction materials
- Using carpentry tools and equipment
- Levelling procedures
- Working on scaffolding
- WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- You enjoy being outdoors, doing physical work and working in environments that may be noisy and exposed to environmental conditions.
- You will handle a variety of carpentry materials and need to work in a team.
This is a pre-vocational course for learners seeking a career in a construction trade. The first stage of the course is common to 11 construction trades and provides an introduction to the industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.
The units of competency cover essential occupational health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials.
The latter stage of the course provides the learner with a choice to complete specific competencies from a particular trade stream that lead directly into a trade qualification, with full articulation and credit transfer, when seeking an apprenticeship.
Delivery locations
Kick-start your career in the Building and Construction Industry
The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) is an entry level course designed for learners, including school–based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry. The course is a combination of practical workshops and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.
In this course, students will gain skills from industry specific training and form an understanding in the following:
- Practice asbestos awareness in the Construction Industry
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- Conduct workplace communication
- Plan and organise work
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
Locations
This is an entry level course designed to provide learners and school-based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry.The course is a combination of workshop practical work, and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Handling construction materials
- Using carpentry tools and equipment
- Levelling procedures
- Working on scaffolding
- WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- You enjoy being outdoors, doing physical work and working in environments that may be noisy and exposed to environmental conditions.
- You will handle a variety of carpentry materials and need to work in a team.
This is a pre-vocational course for learners seeking a career in a construction trade. The first stage of the course is common to 11 construction trades and provides an introduction to the industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.
The units of competency cover essential occupational health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials.
The latter stage of the course provides the learner with a choice to complete specific competencies from a particular trade stream that lead directly into a trade qualification, with full articulation and credit transfer, when seeking an apprenticeship.
Locations
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Looking to explore a career in residential trades? The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) is a pre-employment course with students selecting either a carpentry or brick-laying specialisation designed to get you ready for an apprenticeship or a trade career. The course provides hands on training over 9 weeks in our trade campus at Bunbury before embarking on approximately 4 weeks (minimum 110 hours) of work placement in industry.
Delivery location
A unique trade-traineeship for entry level learners wishing to complete their Certificate II level training via an employment-based role. A trade-traineeship is perfect for those that are employment ready and wish to engage in a medium-term traineeship as a pathway to a full-time trade apprenticeship. This 12-month traineeship is versatile and can be customised to support the skills needs of the workplace for both the employer and learner.
Delivery location
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