Certificate I in Construction

CPC10126

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a work skills traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This work skills traineeship is available:

    • Work Skills (Construction)

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through work skills traineeship:
      6 months

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry Core
Handle construction materials Core
Plan and organise work Core
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry Core
Undertake a basic construction project Core
Undertake basic estimation and costing Core
Use construction tools and equipment Core
Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry Core
Apply basic levelling procedures Elective
Carry out measurements and calculations Elective
Conduct workplace communication Elective
Participate in sustainable work practices Elective
Prepare simple construction sketches Elective
Read and interpret plans and specifications Elective
Undertake a basic computer design project Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate I in Construction sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Earthmoving Labourer

    ANZSCO 821113

    Earthmoving Labourers perform routine tasks in excavating earth, clearing and levelling sites, and digging irrigation channels.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate I in Construction

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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