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About the course
This entry-level qualification introduces the building and construction industry and develops foundation skills for work on construction sites. You’ll build basic trade knowledge across areas such as measurements and calculations, using hand and power tools, and workplace health and safety. The course includes core units aligned with many Certificate III building and construction pathways, with electives that can include carpentry, brick and block laying, tiling, and painting. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level work in the building and construction sector or use the course as a pathway into an apprenticeship or further trade study. It supports roles assisting on construction sites where basic tool use, safety practices, and practical site skills are required. Typical employment pathways include construction or building labourer and trade assistant opportunities, and progression into Certificate III trade qualifications in construction-related streams. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
