Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
There are no specific entry requirements. Learning materials and resources can be accessed online but all assessments must be completed at Ashmore.
Resources Required
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This may include the use of safety glasses, protective footwear with covered uppers, steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210, long leather gloves to AS2161, hair protection, and disposable dust masks. You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing - no singlets. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationery (pens, pencil, eraser, etc.), a USB (minimum 8GB), a calculator, and tools/equipment including a folding metre ruler (carpenter) and a 8m tape measure.
Placement
Work experience is an integral part of this course and provides you with the opportunity to further your learning while undertaking authentic industry tasks, as well as forming career-building relationships within your field of study. We recommend that all students undertake work experience, you will be provided more information in class.