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Certificate II in Building And Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry And Joinery Pre-Apprenticeship)

National ID: 52824WA | State ID: AB31

Could, should, wood! Nail a career in carpentry with this pre-apprenticeship 

When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice carpenter and joiner.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the building industry, in accordance with current building practices.

The course delivers skills in:

  • manual and power tool use 
  • construction of wall frames 
  • installing flooring 
  • interpreting plans 
  • measuring 
  • calculating the right amount of materials for the job 
  • working with scaffolding safely at heights and
  • workplace health and safety

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:

Further study opportunities:

Completion of this course will improve your chance of getting a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship but you need to be registered with The Apprenticeship Office and be employed.

Further Study Option(s)

Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Balga

Clarkson

Midland

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Balga One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Clarkson One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Midland One semester No No selection criteria
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Mandurah

Rockingham

Thornlie

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Mandurah One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Rockingham One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Thornlie One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Bunbury

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Bunbury Six months Yes Academic achievement and work history
Apply now
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VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

Certificate II in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making/Furniture Making Pre-Apprenticeship)

National ID: MSF20313 | State ID: AA45

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 will be what employers are looking for as an apprentice furniture maker or cabinet maker.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the furnishing industry, using hand and power tools, preparing surfaces, interpreting plans, measuring, calculating the right amount of materials for the job, and workplace health and safety.

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.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Further study opportunities:

Successful completion of this qualificationprovidesyou with the opportunity to become anapprenticein the furniture making industry, but you will need to be registered with the Apprenticeship Office and be employed.

Further StudyOption(s)

Certificate III in Cabinet Making, Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery, Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Apply now using the TAFE online portal

Course overview

View this course on North Metro Tafe's website

Balga

  • Six months
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Balga Six months No No selection criteria
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website

Thornlie

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
View this course on South Regional Tafe's website

Bunbury

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Bunbury Two semesters Yes Academic achievement and work history
Apply now
Print PDF

Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.

VET Student Loans

VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.

Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students

Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.

International students can only study full-time.

For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au

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