Building Trades Australia
Certificate I in Construction
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials. The qualification is built around a basic construction project unit that integrates the skills and embeds the facets of employability skills in context.
The qualification is suited to VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the construction industry or relevant employment history.
There are no specific job outcomes to this qualification, but the skills achieved will assist in successfully undertaking a Certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification, or will facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.
The unit CPCCWHSS1001 Work safely in the construction industry is designed to meet OHS regulatory authority requirements for OHS induction and must be achieved before access to any building and construction work site.
Delivery mode
Building Trades Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 125 Tramican St, Point Lookout
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate I in Construction will prepare you for the following roles.
Construction Labourer
A Construction Labourer works on a building site to assist builders and tradespeople to complete a construction project. Your job will vary dependi...
General Labourer
A General Labourer attends to manual labour tasks on a building or construction project. You might be involved with a large project and be part of...
Footpath Sweeper
A Footpath Sweeper maintains footpaths and walkways in a range of settings. Depending on the situation, you might use manual sweeping methods such...
Street Cleaner
A Street Cleaner uses a range of methods to keep streets, roads and walkways clear. Depending on the space involved you might use manual tools or y...
Builders Labourer
A Builders Labourer carries out a range of jobs to assist on a building site. You might complete tasks such as digging holes, unloading equipment o...
About Building Trades Australia
Proudly 100% Queensland owned and family operated, BTA and is quickly becoming a Nationally Accredited benchmark of student equity within building and construction vocational training and education.
