VET Certificate I in Construction

🎓Course Type	VET
TASC Code	CPC10120
TCE Points	33 depending on electives
⏱Hours	Equivalent to a 150 TCE course
✔️Standard	NA
📚Prerequisites	nil
📎Desirable prior experiences	An interest in building and construction
📝Assessment	Competency-based assessment completed through a variety of online quizzes, verbal, written and practical tasks.

What will I learn?

This qualification introduces the student 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 full Certificate I course will earn 33 points toward the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (this may vary slightly, depending on the electives chosen).

This certificate is provided through an auspice agreement with the Registered Training Organisation, AIET (RTO: 121314). View more information on Certificate I in Construction here.

Why should I consider this course?

Certificate I in Construction provides you with a valuable introduction to the construction industry, fundamental skills and knowledge, hands-on learning opportunities, and increased employability.

What Skills does this course provide?

The course covers the fundamental skills and knowledge required in the construction industry, including:

workplace health and safety
basic construction techniques
use of tools and equipment
hands-on learning opportunities
industry-specific site visits
practical exercises

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

The skills acquired through this course will allow you to gain the skills required to successfully undertake a Certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification or facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.

This Certificate is a pre-requisite for further construction studies including:

Certificate II Construction
Some School-Based Apprenticeships in the Construction Industry