Gain the necessary foundation skills to enter the construction industry by enrolling in a Certificate I in General Construction (Trade Areas) at Sunshine Coast TAFE. By completing this program, you could enhance your opportunities to gain a construction apprenticeship, which will ultimately lead you towards a trade qualification.
Throughout the course you’ll learn how to: work effectively in the general construction industry; plan and organise work; apply basic levelling procedures; undertake a basic construction projects; conduct workplace communication; follow OH&S policies and procedures; carry out measurements and calculations; read and interpret plans and specifications; handle construction materials; and use construction tools and equipment.
This Certificate is suitable for vocational education and training in schools, or as a pathway qualification. It may provide career clarification and improve participation in training by equity groups.
Once you have decided on your chosen program then your next step is to enrol. Some courses you can enrol on directly – this means that all you have to do is Contact Us for an enrolment pack – or call into one of our campuses during opening times.
Other courses require an application form so that the tutors can make sure you are applying for the right level program.
Other programs require you to apply through Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) – you can obtain more information and forms from their website.
The historic rural town of Nambour, formerly the centre of a thriving sugar cane industry, is situated at the foot of the Blackall Range. Physically the largest of our campuses, the Nambour Centre offers many exciting courses including; child care, community welfare work, lifestyle and leisure, conservation and land management, horticulture, construction, fashion, graphic design, music, photography, interior design, and building design & technology. The buildings are set in beautiful landscaped grounds, with gardens, lawns, lots of native trees and even a winding creek. Facilities include well-equipped photographic and drafting studios and sewing rooms. There is a fully-equipped professional recording studio, music production software, instruments and PA systems, so campus users are often treated to free performances by our talented, creative music students during lunchtimes on the café deck. Computers are available in the library for students to use. The International Students Office is located in D Block and is open 5 days per week.