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Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

National ID: MSF20322 | State ID: BIJ7

Do you want a trades career making cherished chairs and loved lounges?

When you complete the Certificate II in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making/Furniture Making Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice furniture maker or cabinet maker.

Cabinet makers work from plans or drawings to make home and office furniture, as well as make built-in cupboards and fixtures for new homes and shops. Furniture Making concentrates on the production of solid and free standing furniture.

Gain these skills

  • using hand and power tools 
  • preparing surfaces 
  • interpreting plans
  • measuring 
  • calculating the right amount of materials for the job and
  • workplace health and safety

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Cabinet maker

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Cabinet Making

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID: 52893WA | State ID: AD11

Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you

The Building and Construction industry is one of the largest employers in Australia. Due to the successful mining resource sector, increasing economic activity and migration to Australia from overseas, there is currently a massive shortage of residential homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. This has led to huge demand for qualified tradesmen and Apprentices in all trades.

North Metropolitan TAFE's exciting new mortar trades course is perfect for those not sure of which trade is for them. You'll cover bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.

Offered at our Balga and Clarkson campuses, you'll gain an introduction to each of the above trades. You can then decide which trade pathway to choose, and the relevant lecturer will help organise work placement with a qualified employer which can lead to an Apprenticeship and the start of a successful and rewarding career.

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

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Bricklayers Assistant | Wall and Floor Tilers Assistant | Solid Plasterers Assistant | Wall and Ceiling Fixers Assistant

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

National ID: CPC50220 | State ID: BGE4

We've been producing skilled construction workers for over 50 years – making us the perfect choice for your training

This Diploma has close ties with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Building and Energy - Building Services Board. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to work in building management, production teams and the operations workforce to manage constructions from a small building business through to medium rise constructions.

Gain these skills

  • Building codes and standards knowledge
  • Structural principles
  • Medium size building project management
  • Supervise construction-planning processes
  • Legal obligations
  • Contracts
  • Monitor costing systems
  • Develop policies and procedures
  • Builder's office operation and production

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Building | Registered Builder | Project Builder | Building and Construction Manager

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Building and Construction

National ID: CPC40120 | State ID: BGC0

A career built from the ground up

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to work in building management, production teams and operations workforce to manage and support a small to medium building business dealing with low rise construction projects. Completing this course will help you gain the diverse range of skills needed to project manage the construction of low rise residential and commercial constructions.

Gain these skills

  • Plan and supervise construction work
  • Prepare, cost and schedule a contract

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Building occupations | Builder Associate

Other para-professional job titles may include:

  • Construction Supervisor
  • Building Site Manager
  • Project Manager (Building/Construction)
  • Estimating and Office Administrator
  • Facilities and Construction maintenance officer

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Building Project Support

National ID: CPC40320 | State ID: BGE3

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers and or contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Building estimator | Building scheduler | Contract administrator

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID: 52893WA | State ID: AD12

Do you have a desire to work in construction working with timber?

Carpenters and joiners construct, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of woodplywoodwallboard and other materials, and cut, shape and fit timber parts to form structures and fittings.

When you complete this pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice carpenter and joiner. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Carpenter and Joiner Assistant

The latter stage of the course provides the learner with a choice to complete specific competencies from a particular trade stream that lead directly into a trade qualification, with full articulation and credit transfer, when seeking an apprenticeship.

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Diploma of Building Design

National ID: CPP50921 | State ID: BGI3

The Diploma of Building Design builds on the skills obtained in the Certificate IV in Residential Drafting and provides more drafting and design experience in Revit (CAD software) for residential and commercial small-scale building projects.

You will cover principles of energy efficient design and sustainability for design projects and occupational health and safety requirements for this booming industry.

Once you've completed this Diploma you will be able to apply your skills to diverse building design projects which may incorporate residential, commercial, public or industrial projects including new buildings and renovations.

 Gain these skills

  • Identify and produce estimated costs
  • Prepare concept designs and specifications
  • Produce and present 3-D models
  • Research and create client approved designs and drawings that are compliant
  • Research the best construction materials and methods for building and construction projects

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Building Designer | Architectural Draftsperson | Building Drafter

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CPC50210 | State ID: WA79

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Building | Registered Builder | Project Builder | Building and Construction Manager

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction Management or University

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CPC40110 | State ID: W740

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Building occupations | Builder Associate

Other para-professional job titles may include:

  • Construction Supervisor
  • Building Site Manager
  • Project Manager (Building/Construction)
  • Estimating and Office Administrator
  • Facilities and Construction maintenance office


Further Study Option(s)
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (Builder's Registration)

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  • Not competitive
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No No selection criteria

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National ID: 52824WA | State ID: BCY47

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

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