Carpentry and Offsite Construction Course Guide

TAFE QUEENSLAND - SKILLSTECH

CARPENTRY AND OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION COURSE GUIDE

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Flexible training solutions for the building and construction industry.

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INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY AND OFFSITE CONTRUCTION The building and construction industry continues to be a strong growth area in Queensland across both residential and commercial sectors with the number of job openings nation-wide expected to exceed 50,000 in the next five years.

As Australia’s third largest industry, building and construction employs over one million workers who produce the buildings and infrastructure which are essential for other industries to operate. Skilled workers are employed across both the public and private sectors in engineering constructions, nonresidential building and residential building.

Industry sectors include construction,

demolition, renovation, maintenance or repair of building and infrastructure.

A greater need for advanced technical skills in building and construction has resulted in high demand for skilled construction workers across carpentry, furniture making, joinery and shopfitting.

TAFE Queensland also provides pathways for current construction industry workers to take the next step in developing their own career. We deliver the courses needed to gain advanced building and construction skills as well as the requirements needed to apply for a QBCC licenses for low rise, medium rise and open buildings.

WHY CHOOSE TAFE QUEENSLAND TAFE Queensland prides itself on our strong relationships with local builders and carpenters. We work hard to stay updated with the changing needs of our employers and continue to provide training that works for them. We understand that as the building and construction industry continues to evolve, businesses require greater flexibility when it comes to training and that is why we offer a broad range of flexible training options. Our dedicated team of industry trained building and carpentry teachers take the time to understand our employers different business models and tailor training plans that work for them. This includes a range of face to face training, online, workplace, mixed-mode, drop in days and flexible delivery options.

As a training provider that has been around for over 135 years, we have a long history of working collaboratively with industry bodies to ensure our training is aligned to industry trends and identified growth areas.

We work with businesses every step of the way from work experience, prevocational and apprenticeship programs, post-trade training, specialised skills sets and product training.

Our customised training options enable our building and carpentry teachers to provide tailored training solutions for all specialised markets and products.

Our ongoing engagement and presence at trade industry events also keeps up to date with new technological advances and emerging products. This knowledge is then shared with our partners, employers, apprentice and students.

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TAFE Queensland now offers workplace delivery and drop in days for eligible employers and apprentices.

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FACILITIES Our state-of-the art building and construction workshop at Acacia Ridge spans across over 10,000 square metres and is complimented by eight modern classrooms as well as aopen area real-world simulation for site excavation works and restricted height scaffolding.

Our workshops at Bracken Ridge and Alexandra Hills are also a hive of activity where students can learn how to install flooring systems, erect wall frames and roof trusses, hang doors and windows, and apply decorative trims. Carpentry students have access to industrystandard hand and power tools as well as a wide range of timber to work with.

Shopfitting, furniture making, joinery and cabinet making students are taught the entire furniture-making process from computer-aided design (CAD) right through to construction in our purpose-built, modern workshops and classrooms. Training is always provided using the latest technologies including state-of-the-art computer numerical control (CNC) machines, lathes mills, and wall saws and we guarantee a comprehensive learning experience encompassing both traditional and modern furniture-making technology.

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PATHWAYS PATHWAY OPTIONS

CAREER OUTCOMES

Certificate I in Construction CPC10111

Trade assistant/worker

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30211 Certificate III in Joinery CPC31912 Certificate III in Shopfitting CPC30116 Certificate III in Cabinet Making MSF31113

Carpenter, joiner, shopfitter, cabinet maker

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating) CPC40308

Trade contractor, estimator, builder – low rise, site supervisor – low rise

Diploma of Building Design CPP50911 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50308

Construction project manager, sales manager, office manager, estimating manager or construction site manager

Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC60212

Builder – open, site supervisor – open, senior office manager

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS Bachelor of Construction Management - QUT/Griffith University

FURNITURE MAKING PATHWAYS PATHWAY OPTIONS

CAREER OUTCOMES

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20516

Furniture making trade assistant/worker

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES Certificate II in Furniture Making MSF20313 Certificate III in Cabinet Making MSF31113 Certificate III in Shopfitting CPC30116 Certificate III in Joinery CPC31912 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining MSF30313 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing MSF30113 Certificate III in Upholstery MSF30713

Cabinet maker, furniture finisher, wood machinist, carpenter, joiner, shopfitter, upholsterer

Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology MSF40213

Furniture designer, fine furniture maker

Get hands-on and lay a solid foundation for your career. Develop practical skills to work in carpentry, furniture making and offsite construction with a range of trade courses.

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ENTRY LEVEL Our pre-apprenticeship programs provide the basic skills and knowledge needed to obtain entry level employment or to pursue an apprenticeship in the building and construction field.

High school students can jump start their career by choosing a TAFE at School course to gain a vocational qualification. Students may gain valuable credits towards apprenticeship and diploma courses as well as gaining direct entry into our diploma courses upon completion.

CERTIFICATE I IN CONSTRUCTION CPC10111

CERTIFICATE II IN FURNITURE MAKING PATHWAYS MSF20516

TAFE AT SCHOOL/

TAFE AT SCHOOL

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

This course gives students broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge to complete a range of furniture making tasks. Learn to select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to produce simple pieces of furniture or furnishing components and

This course covers essential work health and safety requirements, and teaches students the 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.

prepare for cabinet installation.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Construction trades worker, construction and mining labourers or pursue a construction apprenticeship.

Product assembler, trades assistant or pursue a cabinet making apprentice.

Delivery:

Delivery:

This program is offered via campus-based classes at Acacia Ridge and Bracken Ridge and the TAFE at School program offered via campus-based classes at Acacia Ridge, Alexandra Hills and Bracken Ridge.

This TAFE at School program is offered via campus-based classes at Acacia Ridge, Alexandra Hills and Bracken Ridge.

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APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMS Apprenticeship and traineeship programs allow participants to earn an income from their employer whilst completing trade training at TAFE Queensland.

Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry, and graduate with a trade qualification.

CERTIFICATE II IN FURNITURE MAKING MSF20313

CERTIFICATE III IN CARPENTRY CPC30211

TRAINEESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP

Learn to join solid timber, make timber joints and assemble furniture components for built-in cabinets such as those used in kitchens and bathrooms. Students will learn how to use hand and power tools, work as part of a team, and develop general construction skills in a workplace simulated training environment.

Apprentices will learn how to construct, install, finish and repair structures and fixtures for residential, commercial and industrial developments. Work with a range of tools, equipment and materials to construct frames for walls and ceilings, construct pitched and advanced roofs and eaves, and erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground.

This traineeship program provides the skills and knowledge needed to gain an apprenticeship or seek work in the kitchen and bathroom manufacturing and installation industry.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Trade assistant, furnishing worker or pursue a cabinet making or furniture making apprenticeship.

Carpenter and joiner.

Delivery:

Delivery:

This traineeship is delivered in the workplace and block training at Acacia Ridge.

The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace, block training at Alexandra Hills, drop in days at Bracken Ridge and Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

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CERTIFICATE III IN JOINERY CPC31912

CERTIFICATE II IN CABINET MAKING MSF31113

APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP

Gain specialist skills in timber joinery and develop a broad understanding of the building and construction industry with this entry-level course. Learn to manufacture joinery components, use computer-controlled machinery, manufacture components for door and window frames, install windows and doors, construct and assemble stairs, and apply decorative finishes.

Apprentices in this course gain skills in making and repairing timber products using solid timber, flat-panel, or timber-based materials.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Joiner or joiner – stairs.

Cabinet maker (kitchens and bathrooms) or cabinet maker (furniture).

DELIVERY The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace, block training at Acacia Ridge, drop in days at Bracken Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

Learn processes from design through to production including producing manual and computer-aided drawings, using power tools and wood machines, and undertaking jobs within cost and time constraints. In addition to these foundation skills apprentices also gain specialised skills and knowledge required for the manufacture and installation of kitchen and bathroom fittings.

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE III IN TIMBER AND COMPOSITES MACHINING (WOOD MACHINING) MSF30313

CERTIFICATE III IN SHOPFITTING CPC30116

APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP

Develop skills and knowledge needed to perform timber and composites machining for the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, windows, doors and other components.

Apprentices learn how to plan and set out fittings for shops and other retail spaces.

Select from and use a range of materials, tools and machinery to fabricate and assemble the components needed to construct and install shopfronts, cabinets, wall units, showcases and counters.

Learn to set up, operate and maintain a wide range of wood machines including computer numerically controlled sizing (CNC) and processing centres.

Learn about surface finishes, occupational health and safety, job planning and management of materials.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Solid timber machinist, machining technician, wood machinist or wood trades worker.

Shopfitter.

Delivery:

Delivery:

The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace, block training, drop in days at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace, block training, drop in days at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

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CERTIFICATE III IN FURNITURE FINISHING MSF30113

CERTIFICATE III IN UPHOLSTERY MSF30713

APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP

Learn how to polish timber furniture and other fine timber products including musical instruments. Gain practical skills and knowledge needed to prepare and finish timber, interpret plans, estimate and cost jobs, and apply graining and decorative finishes.

In this course apprentices will learn how to select, cut, machine sew and fit a variety of fabrics and leather materials, produce loose covers, and dismantle and reassemble furniture.

Delivered in our state-of-the-art furniture making facilities or on the job, this apprenticeship provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a furniture finisher or worker.

Apprentices will also develop a range of transferable skills that could be used in a range of trades or even non-trade industries.

Our experienced and passionate trainers will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Furniture maker, furniture finisher (french polishing), furniture finishing worker or furniture finisher.

Upholsterer or production upholsterer.

Delivery:

Delivery:

The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace, block training, drop in days at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

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APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE III IN FLOORING TECHNOLOGY MSF30813

CERTIFICATE III IN FLOORING TECHNOLOGY MSF30813

APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP

This course offers a number of specialisations that allow apprentices to obtain the practical skills relevant to work as a floor finisher or floor specialist.

This course offers a number of specialisations that allow apprentices to obtain the practical skills relevant to work as a floor finisher or floor specialist.

Our highly qualified and experienced teaching teams will guide apprentices through core units including how to receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation, handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances, read and interpret work documents and plan and cost flooring technology work. Apprentices can choose to specialise in many areas like timber, carpet, concrete or resilient.

Our highly qualified and experienced teaching teams will guide apprentices through core units including how to receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation, handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances, read and interpret work documents and plan and cost flooring technology work. Apprentices can choose to specialise in many areas like timber, carpet, concrete or resilient.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Timber floor finisher (sander and polisher), floor finisher (timber), floor finisher (resilient), floor finisher (concrete) or carpet layer.

Timber floor finisher (sander and polisher), floor finisher (timber), floor finisher (resilient), floor finisher (concrete) or carpet layer.

DELIVERY The training for this apprenticeship program is delivered in the workplace, block training at Acacia Ridge and mixed mode; allowing apprentices the flexibility to train in a way that is suitable for both them and their employer.

CERTIFICATE III IN GLASS AND GLAZING MSF30413 APPRENTICESHIP This course covers core skills that are common across the construction industry as well as units specific to waterproofing preparation and operations.

Learn how to apply waterproofing below ground level and to internal and external wet areas to prevent water or dampness from penetrating building walls and other structures.

JOB PROSPECTS: Waterproofer, construction waterproofer.

Set the foundation skills needed to gain an apprenticeship.

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POST TRADE SPECIALISATION PROGRAMS Post-trade training is a great way to specialise, gain a specific trade licence, gain credit towards university or expand career horizons after completing an apprenticeship.

TAFE Queensland offers a range of post-trade specialist skill sets, short courses, diplomas and advanced diplomas.

Course Code

Course Title

CPC40110

Certificate IV in building and construction (building) POST TRADE LICENCE

CPC40308

Certificate IV in building and construction (estimating) POST TRADE

CPP50911

Diploma of building design POST TRADE LICENCE

CPC50210

Diploma of building and construction (building) POST TRADE

CPC50308

Diploma of building and construction (management) POST TRADE

CPC50308

Advanced diploma of building and construction (management) POST TRADE LICENCE

TRADE CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Trade contractor qualifications are suited for trade professionals looking to apply for specific licences that will expand career and business options.

Course Code

Course Title

BSBSMB401

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business.

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FUNDING OPTIONS FOR APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES Free apprenticeships for under 21 Queenslanders, up to the age of 21, may be eligible to undertake high priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications for free.

Free training for Year 12 graduates For high priority qualifications, the Queensland Government covers the full costs of training for eligible year 12 graduates in selected apprenticeships, traineeships and other training courses.

Employer Incentives: • Commencement incentives • Recommencement incentives • Completion incentives • Additional Identified Skills Shortage payment • Rural and Regional Skills Shortage incentive • Australian Apprentice Wage Subsidy trial • Support for Adult Australian Apprentices • Mature Aged Worker incentives • Australian School-based Apprenticeship incentive • Trade Support Loans

SHORT COURSES/ SKILLSETS TAFE Queensland offers a number of accredited and non-accredited short courses and skill sets designed to enhance careers. Get the individual units of competency needed to get the job done whilst upskilling existing qualifications.

Course Code

Course Title

SSCPC00001

Construction Industry White Card

SSCPC0003

Trade Contractor Licence Skill Set

GET EXISTING SKILLS RECOGNISED WITH RPL Students and apprentices who have already completed prior study or have significant work experience can apply for credit transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This saves time and money and enables students and apprentices to get qualified sooner.

RPL is the process of matching skills and knowledge against anindustry qualification.

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CUSTOMISED TRAINING SOLUTIONS TAFE Queensland delivers customised, flexible training options for businesses, big or small. We offer a range of services to meet the individual needs of our clients, from full qualifications and apprenticeships, to bespoke non-accredited course units and skill sets.

We have a team of qualified business development specialists who can help with workforce development planning. We can work with clients or employers to develop a customised training needs analysis, helping identify the unique training needs that will help your business grow.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Our aim is to ensure that our client’s employees are trained to the highest standard to maximise their return on training investment.

We work together to improve businesses via a three step approach;

IDENTIFY TRAINING NEEDS

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• Business plan • Workforce development requirements • Gap analysis

• T raining and upskilling processes • Talent skills gap mapping

SOLUTIONS

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• C areer pathways mapped to training packages • Customised training programs

• F lexible delivery through face to face, online, customised workshops and industry presentations • Workplace project integration

MEASUREMENT

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• R eview of program outcomes • Continuous improvement of training programs

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PARTNERSHIPS AND CAPABILITIES TAFE Queensland partners with relevant industry bodies to ensure we continue to deliver training that is aligned with industry trends and identified growth areas.

As the building and construction industry continues to evolve, businesses are now requiring more diversified workforces. To adapt to the changing needs of industry TAFE Queensland is partnering with businesses to provide more holistic qualifications compared to traditional specialised trade qualifications.

We work with businesses every step of the way from work experience, prevocational and apprenticeship programs, post-trade training, specialised skill sets and product training. Our customised client training options enable our industry trained staff to deliver capabilities and tailored solutions for specialised markets and products.

TAFE Queensland regularly engage with industry partners to host trade training programs, enabling our trade students and staff to engage with industry whilst keeping up to date with new technological advances and emerging products.

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FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS We offer on-campus, online, workplace, mixed-mode and flexible delivery training options. We will work to find a training outcome to suit each business’s needs.

On-Campus block training Training is delivered in study blocks of one to six weeks at one of our state-of- the-art training facilities.

Workplace Training is conducted and assessed by our workplace training officers in their own workplace.

Drop in days Students and apprentices can drop in to a TAFE facility at any time to train with a teacher without needing to schedule it in advance.

Block training Training is delivered in study blocks of one to six weeks at one of our state-of-the-art training facilities.

Mobile van We bring the tools and equipment to you in our mobile training van.

Day release Training is scheduled one day a week at one of TAFE Queensland training facilities.

Mixed mode Combine on-campus learning with online elements, some blocks, some day release, or anything in between.

OUR CAMPUSES Whatever your goals, you can access the same standard of hands-on training at 4 locations across Brisbane.

Acacia Ridge 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 Alexandra Hills Windermere Road, Alexandra Hills Qld 4161 Bracken Ridge 157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4107

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Disclaimer: All information in this document was accurate at time of publication. *Refer to website for current maximum course fees, up-to-date information and course delivery locations.

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