Centre for Appropriate Technology
Certificate I in Construction
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
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 including: 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 CPCCOHS1001A 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
Centre for Appropriate Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
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.
About Centre for Appropriate Technology
The Centre for Appropriate Technology was established in 1980 to research, design, develop and teach appropriate technologies and deliver technical training to Indigenous people living in remote communities.
Today, we continue to connect people and country through technology to inspire better livelihoods.
