CPC10120
Certificate I in Construction
Gain basic skills and increase your prospects for a career in a huge range of construction occupations with this entry-level course.
Course overview
Get started in your construction career with this entry-level course. This qualification will show employers you are ready for the next step. It will set you up with the foundation skills and knowledge to gain an apprenticeship in any construction trade.
According to the Australian Government's MySkills service, there is currently a shortage of skilled workers across a number occupations in the construction sector. That means you'll graduate with in-demand skills, with employers currently struggling to find qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
This course covers essential work health and safety requirements, and teaches you basic skills in the use of construction tools and materials, reading and interpreting plans, making measurements and calculations and communicating in the workplace. This hands-on qualification is built around a basic construction project that integrates these skills just like in the workplace. Our trade-qualified teachers are industry professionals who will show you what it's like to work in the construction industry and help you apply your skills.
Successful completion of this course gives you the skills you need to confidently seek an apprenticeship in a wide range of construction occupations such as bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating and wall and floor tiling. You may also look for employment as a trades assistant.
What can I do?
- Construction Trades Worker
- Construction Apprentice
- Construction and Mining Labourer
Course outcome:
CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction
Employment outcomes
TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your Certificate I in Construction, register your interest in an apprenticeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.
State-of-the-art training facilities
TAFE Queensland's multi-million dollar construction training facilities will provide you with an experience that is as close to real-life as possible. Our training spaces replicate both commercial and residential settings and allow you to work on full-sized projects to build your skills.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Hills
|
On Campus
|
22 Jan 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Acacia Ridge
|
On Campus
|
22 Jan 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Alexandra Hills
|
On Campus
|
15 Apr 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Acacia Ridge
|
On Campus
|
15 Apr 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Alexandra Hills
|
On Campus
|
08 Jul 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Acacia Ridge
|
On Campus
|
08 Jul 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Alexandra Hills
|
On Campus
|
30 Sep 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Acacia Ridge
|
On Campus
|
30 Sep 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nambour
|
On Campus
|
22 Jan 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hervey Bay
|
On Campus
|
22 Jan 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
|||||
Bundaberg
|
On Campus
|
15 Apr 2024
|
10 weeks
|
Full time 3 days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
|
|
|
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
-
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
-
View comparison chart
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Hills
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Bracken Ridge
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Bracken Ridge
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Wet Trades: Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Ipswich
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Acacia Ridge
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Wet Trades: Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Acacia Ridge
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashmore
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Construction Focus - Part time 1 day per week
Tuesday
|
|
|
|||||
Ashmore
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Cabinetmaking/Shopfitting Focus - Part time 1 day per week
Friday
|
|
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nambour
|
On Campus
|
01 Feb 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
Thursday
|
|
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roma
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Warwick
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
Toowoomba
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
|||||
WesTEC Trade Training Centre
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|
Part time 1 day per week
|
|
|
CAMPUS | STUDY MODE | START DATE | DURATION | WORKLOAD | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kingaroy
|
On Campus
|
29 Jan 2024
|
4 terms
|