Advanced Building and Construction Course Guide

TAFE QUEENSLAND - SKILLSTECH

ADVANCED BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COURSE GUIDE

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Training solutions for the building and construction industry.

TAFE QUEENSLAND RTO 0275 | CRICOS No. 03020E

INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION The building and construction industry continues to be a strong growth area in Queensland across both residential and commercial sectors. 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, non-residential 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 workers.

TAFE Queensland offers a number of hands-on courses in building and construction. We also provide 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 There’s a reason the biggest names in light automotive train at TAFE Queensland. With over 135 years of quality training experience and a 98.6% employer satisfaction rate, TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech can be trusted to equip apprentices and students with the skills needed to make a real-world difference.

With flexible training options, world-class facilities and industryexperienced teachers TAFE Queensland focuses on practical learning that’s industry relevant.

Businesses that invest in their workforce need to see great outcomes, at TAFE Queensland we have a history of getting results, making us as clear a choice for both employers and students.

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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FACILITIES Our $80 million industry-standard building and construction facilities allows us to train across a wide range of different trade areas. Our training spaces replicate both commercial and residential settings, providing our students and apprentices a realworld training environment.

Our Acacia Ridge campus spans an impressive 10,000 plus square metres and is complemented by eight modern classrooms as well as a restricted height scaffolding training space.

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.

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

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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.

DIPLOMA OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (BUILDING) CPC50210

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (ESTIMATING) CPC40308

POST TRADE

POST TRADE

This course meets the technical requirements for a Builder Low or Medium Rise licence in Queensland. This course teaches building and construction theory and practices related to low and medium-rise buildings. Students will extend their knowledge to building surveying, job supervision and safety management.

Gain the skills and confidence to manage complex costing and planning tasks for all types and levels of building and construction projects. Learn how to prepare cost estimates, audit project costs, and administer contracts.

Our industry-expert teachers will help students develop project management skills in contract administration, project planning and costing, and resource and financial management.

Gain skills in planning project timetables and material ordering schedules, and learn how to adapt project schedules to delays or unforeseen circumstances. Students will also gain knowledge of building codes, standards, and structural principles relating to low-rise residential and commercial buildings.

JOB PROSPECTS:

JOB PROSPECTS:

Construction contract manager, builder, construction project manager or site supervisor.

Delivery:

Building scheduler or estimator.

This program is offered online or via campusbased classes at Eagle Farm and mixed mode.

Delivery: This program is offered online or via campusbased classes at Acacia Ridge and Bracken Ridge and mixed mode.

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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.

DIPLOMA OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (MANAGEMENT) CPC50308

DIPLOMA OF BUILDING DESIGN CPP50911

POST TRADE

POST TRADE LICENCE

This course will pave the way to senior management roles in all sectors of the building and construction industry. Gain the skills and confidence to manage advanced construction planning, operational, evaluation, and problem-solving challenges.

This course is perfect for those interested in becoming a draftsperson or building designer, and also for skilled workers who need a Low Rise or Medium Rise Building Design licence. Students will learn specialist skills in building design for residential and small-scale commercial projects.

Learn how to manage budgets, human resources, OHS, and team effectiveness.

Students can enhance their skills further with elective units and learn to apply building codes, structural principles, and quality standards to medium rise construction projects.

JOB PROSPECTS: Building and construction office manager, sales manager or project manager, estimating, construction or site manager and construction project manager.

Students will gain the skills required to understand client needs to develop building design concepts and create sustainable design solutions. Utilising a suite of software programs for computer-aided drafting (CAD) and presentations whilst learning how to produce and present drawings and models.

Our industry-expert teachers will ensure students develop the theoretical and practical skills to produce high quality work that complies with occupational health and safety and building code requirements.

JOB PROSPECTS:

Delivery:

Draftsperson or building designer.

This program is offered online or via campusbased classes at Eagle Farm and mixed mode.

Delivery:

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This program is offered online and mixed mode.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (MANAGEMENT) CPC60212

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (BUILDING) CPC40110

POST TRADE LICENCE

POST TRADE LICENCE

Apply for your Builder Project Management Services licence and become a qualified project manager or job site supervisor for highrise construction work.

Take the next step to successful management of a residential building business with this technical qualification. Learn to plan building construction work, apply structural principles and supervise on-site construction. Gain knowledge of how to apply building codes, and meet standards and legal requirements to maintain industry quality. Learn business skills such as how to manage contracts and small business finances.

In this course students will gain advanced knowledge of building projects to provide advisory, administrative and management services for the construction of large, high-rise and complex buildings.

Learn to apply structural principles, assess faults, apply building codes and standards, and manage compliance with legal obligations.

Students can also choose to gain the skills required to administer project contracts and certify timing, quality and cost matters.

JOB PROSPECTS: Estimator, site supervisor or construction project manager.

Delivery:

Students who complete this course can apply for a Builder - Low Rise licence.

JOB PROSPECTS: Construction supervisor, builder, construction manager, site manager or site supervisor.

Delivery: This program is offered via campus-based classes at Acacia Ridge and Bracken Ridge and mixed mode.

This program is offered online.

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SHORT COURSES/ SKILL SETS TAFE Queensland offers a number of accredited and nonaccredited 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.

SHORT COURSES/ SKILL SETS Course Code

Course Title

NONAC04013

Basic Skills to Undertake Complete Residential and Building Inspections

10274NAT

Preparation for Owner Builder Permit

SSCPC00001

Construction Industry White Card

SSMSF0001

Glass and Glazing Australian Standards AS1288

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 an industry 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 Workforce development planning includes an analysis of the existing workforce profile facts and trends; forecasting skills and manpower needs; undertaking a gap analysis to determine net supply and resources required. The concept is future oriented with ‘gaps’ prioritised and workforce development strategies designed and implemented. 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

MEASUREMENT

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

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

FLEXIBLE TRAINING OPTIONS We offer on-campus block training, online, workplace, drop in days, day release, mobile van and mixed-mode training options. We will work to find a training outcome to suit each business’s needs.

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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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Eagle Farm 776 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm Qld 4009