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You’ll find that in the field of building and construction, there’s a lot of career pathways you can take, depending on your skills and where you want to go in your future. Beginning a TAFE building course might just be what you need to build up a career that you can be proud of, because after all, the future starts here.

The construction industry thrives on highly qualified tradespeople who have good hand-eye coordination, a great eye for detail, and good maths skills to follow measurements and technical plans. And, if you’ve got the ability to work at heights, you’ll find that there’s a lot of roles out there that you can find yourself in once you develop your skills in a building services course. No one day will be the same, and in the thrilling construction sector, you’ll find yourself engaged and fulfilling day in and day out.

Upon completion of these building services courses, our graduates have gone on to find positions such as:

  • Trades Assistant
  • Carpenter and Joiner
  • Earthmoving Plant Operator
  • Builder’s Labourer
  • Construction and Mining Labourer
  • Construction Labourer
  • Labourer

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    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)

    National ID 52893WA | State ID BGS25
    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,...
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52893WA | State ID AD12

    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...

    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Carpentry

    National ID CPC30220 | State ID BGB8

    Set the foundations for a solid career in an in-demand industry.

    Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

    When you...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate II in Construction Pathways

    National ID CPC20220 | State ID BGC8

    Step into the world of construction

    Kick start your career in construction with this course as 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...

    Campuses
    • Carnarvon

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Dogging Skill Set

    State ID KAB04

    Look up - your career could be right above your head.

    Learn the basics of being a dogman, and take your first step towards employment on a building construction or mining site as part of a team with a rigger and crane operator.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    Infrastructure Ready Skill Set

    State ID AE388

    Start a rewarding and challenging career in the civil construction industry

    Prepare yourself for entry level roles for infrastructure projects.
    Campuses
    • Technology Park (Geraldton)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Work Safety in Construction Skill Set

    State ID AE386

    Construction work is happening all across WA, and builders need skilled workers who are ready to get on-site.

    This skill set will get you job ready for entry level roles in the construction field, such as trades assistant (TA) or general labourer, and it covers how to follow mandatory...
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online and on campus