Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Build a bright future with your construction career, with this pathway to being a qualified tradesperson and a range of trades to choose from.
Every tradesperson started as an apprentice, and the Certificate II in Construction Pathways gives you the skills to start your construction career the right way.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed as a pathway to an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry. You'll get the basic skills and knowledge needed to start on a primary trade. You'll grow your understanding of building and construction, get valuable worksite experience, and have the key skills needed to be a support team member on a wide variety of construction work sites.
You'll gain introductory skills in joinery, carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction, giving you a taste of different jobs and what it's like to work in the industry, providing you with a quality foundation for a career in construction.
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 options
- Fee-free
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Building and Construction
Study area
- General Construction
Course ID
- National ID: CPC20220
- WA State ID: BGC8
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.
Throughout this course, students will learn how to plan and organise work, carry out measurements and calculations and also learn about WHS requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the construction industry.
This Qualification has core units of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III Qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
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.
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship. Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
- Undertake basic measurements and calculations to determine task and material requirements
- Carry out WHS requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces
- Communicate effectively with other workers in a construction workplace environment.
Completion of this course will give you the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the construction industry. This course is delivered via the Participation - Equity program in Western Australia.
Delivery location
This course aims to provide students with an insight into the construction industry and the opportunity to learn some basic construction skills and knowledge.
This course focuses on health and safety, communication, planning and organising and an introduction to carpentry, identification, assembly and use of materials, tools and equipment. This course is designed to introduce students to recognise trade callings in the construction industry and provide them with meaningful credit towards other accredited pathways.
Delivery location
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this Certificate II allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery and shop-fitting as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction. This Certificate II is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 covers this requirement.
Delivery location
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction. This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
Delivery location
Every tradesperson started as an apprentice, and the Certificate II in Construction Pathways gives you the skills to start your construction career the right way.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed as a pathway to an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry. You'll get the basic skills and knowledge needed to start on a primary trade. You'll grow your understanding of building and construction, get valuable worksite experience, and have the key skills needed to be a support team member on a wide variety of construction work sites.
You'll gain introductory skills in joinery, carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction, giving you a taste of different jobs and what it's like to work in the industry, providing you with a quality foundation for a career in construction.
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 options
- Fee-free
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Building and Construction
Study area
- General Construction
Course ID
- National ID: CPC20220
- WA State ID: BGC8
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.
Throughout this course, students will learn how to plan and organise work, carry out measurements and calculations and also learn about WHS requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the construction industry.
This Qualification has core units of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III Qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
Throughout this course, students will learn how to plan and organise work, carry out measurements and calculations and also learn about WHS requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the construction industry.
This Qualification has core units of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III Qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations.
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.
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship. Through theory and practical course work you will learn to:
- Undertake basic measurements and calculations to determine task and material requirements
- Carry out WHS requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces
- Communicate effectively with other workers in a construction workplace environment.
Completion of this course will give you the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the construction industry. This course is delivered via the Participation - Equity program in Western Australia.
Delivery location
This course aims to provide students with an insight into the construction industry and the opportunity to learn some basic construction skills and knowledge.
This course focuses on health and safety, communication, planning and organising and an introduction to carpentry, identification, assembly and use of materials, tools and equipment. This course is designed to introduce students to recognise trade callings in the construction industry and provide them with meaningful credit towards other accredited pathways.
Delivery location
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this Certificate II allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery and shop-fitting as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction. This Certificate II is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from areas of trade skills as an introduction to a range of occupations. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCWHS1001 covers this requirement.
Delivery location
This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction. This qualification is designed to introduce learners to the recognised trade callings in the construction industry and provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.
Delivery location
Apprenticeships for the construction industry
This course is a fantastic pathway into an apprenticeship, as it will give you credit for the units completed. This means you'll be able to complete your apprenticeship training in less time, and be trade qualified sooner.
What a great way to kickstart your future career!
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