Explore diverse trades and expand your horizons

The Building and Construction industry is one of the largest employers in Australia. Many trades in the building industry revolve around structural work that is essential but largely out of sight. The mortar trades, also called finishing trades, include all you can see, such as brick and blocklaying, solid plastering, wall and floor tiling and wall and ceiling lining. This course allows you to get a taste of each of these trades, plus the safety and building constriction industry basic tool knowledge to begin a career in mortar trades.

Gain these skills

• Prepare bricklaying and block laying materials
• Apply basic levelling procedures
• Measurements and calculations
• Basic installation of wall tiles
• Fix standard plasterboard wall sheet
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Workplace health and safety
• Prepare surfaces for plastering