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Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover carpentry and joinery, plumbing and gas fitting,bricklaying, plastering, painting, tiling, roofing, stone masonry, swimming pools and sign writing areas of work.

‘Furnishing’, ‘Property Services’ and ‘Resources and Infrastructure’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the CPC (release 6.4) and CPC08 (release 9.8) Training Packages which run concurrently.

The Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package CPC (release 6.4) and CPC08 (release 9.8) include a combined 37 qualifications and two skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction

This qualification provides an occupational outcome and a range of support tasks applicable to the majority of construction work sites such as trades assistant, builder's labourer, and construction assistant.

Construction Assistant

Builder's Labourer

Trades Assistant

CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction

This qualification provides an occupational outcome and a range of support tasks applicable to the majority of construction work sites.

Builder's Labourer

CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. It is designed to introduce learners to the trade callings in the construction industry and provide credit towards a construction apprenticeship.

Trades Assistant (Brick and Blocklaying)

Trades Assistant (Waterproofing)

Trades Assistant (Carpentry)

Trades Assistant (Plastering)

Trades Assistant (Tiling)

Trades Assistant (Joinery and Shopfitting)

CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry with the exception of plumbing. Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.

Bricklayer’s Assistant

Carpentry/Joinery Assistant

Solid Plastering Assistant

Tiling/Waterproofing Assistant

CPC20720 - Certificate II in Drainage

This qualification reflects the role of a drainer, responsible for carrying out installation of below ground stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems, sanitary drainage systems, domestic treatment plants, on-site disposal systems and trench support, locating and clearing blockages and/or installing prefabricated inspection openings and chambers.

Drainer

CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

This qualification is the general entry point for apprentice bricklayers and blocklayers. Training covers laying bricks, pre-cutting stone, concrete blocks and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures.

Bricklayer

Blocklayer

CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting

Suitable training for shopfitters who construct or renovate high quality retail environments, including preparing walls and floors and fabricating, installing and finishing shopfronts, internal shopfitting units and partitions.

Shopfitter

CPC30120 - Certificate III in Shopfitting

This qualification reflects the role of shopfitters who construct or renovate commercial premises such as retail or office environments. It includes the skills and knowledge required to work safely using tools and equipment and to apply information from plans and drawings to fabricate, assemble and fix shop fronts and install internal units and partitions.

Shopfitter

CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry, covering work in residential and commercial applications. Training includes construction, erection, installation, finishing and repairs to wooden structures and fixtures.

Carpenter

Carpenter and Joiner

CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

Appropriate training for sign manufacturers who design and produce signs and graphics for a range of purposes. Signs and graphics can be produced using a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, often involving the use of advanced printing software and technology, and a range of methods for illumination and fabrication.

Signwriter

CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.

Carpenter

Formwork Carpenter

Commercial Carpenter

CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting

This qualification reflects the role of concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work (i.e. concreting). The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in an actual workplace or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Concreter

Concrete Pump Operator

CPC30320 - Certificate III in Concreting

This is a qualification for concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.

Concreter

Concrete Tilt Panel Fabricator

CPC30413 - Certificate III in Demolition

This training is for specialist demolition workers who dismantle and demolish public, residential, commercial and industrial buildings of all types, and process the resulting materials for salvage, recycling and waste disposal.

Demolisher

CPC30420 - Certificate III in Demolition

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of specialist demolition workers who dismantle and demolish public, residential, commercial and industrial structures of all types, and process the resulting materials for salvage, recycling and waste disposal.

Demolition Labourer

CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

This is the trade qualification for painters and decorators undertaking residential and commercial construction work. Training covers: prepare surfaces and apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes.

Painter and Decorator

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work.

Painter and Decorator

CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging

This qualification covers assembly and installation of rigging gear such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to lift, lower, move or position machinery, structural steel and other heavy objects.

Rigger

CPC30720 - Certificate III in Rigging

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working the area of rigging and dogging in the building and construction industry.

Rigger

CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling

This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof tiling for residential and commercial construction work. It covers working at heights covering structures with roof tiles, sheets or shingles.

Roof Tiler

CPC30820 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling

This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof tiling for residential and commercial construction work. Roof tilers create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and the interior of a home or other building. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, roof tiling. Roof tilers create a waterproof barrier between the exterior and interior of a home or other building.

Roof Tiler

CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding

This qualification covers training in the erection and dismantling of scaffolding to provide work platforms on building or industrial sites, or for temporary structures such as stages, seating and catwalks.

Scaffolder

CPC30920 - Certificate III in Scaffolding

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the area of scaffolding operations in the residential and commercial construction industry.

Scaffolder

CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

This is the trade qualification for solid plasterers who apply decorative and protective coverings of plaster, cement or similar materials to the interiors and exteriors of buildings.

Plasterer (Solid)

CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

This qualification provides a trade outcome in solid plastering for residential and commercial work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, solid plastering. Solid plasterers apply plaster, cement and other mixtures to walls to create smooth or decorative finishes to interior walls and to render to exterior walls.

Solid Plasterer

CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing

This qualification covers training to position and secure steel bars or steel mesh to reinforce concrete structures (commercial).

Steel Fixer

CPC31120 - Certificate III in Steelfixing

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in the area of steelfixing in the building and construction industry.

Steel Fixer

CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

This is the trade qualification for fibrous plasterers and includes training in manufacture, application and fixing of internal linings on commercial and domestic buildings.

Fibrous Plasterer (Commercial and Domestic)

CPC31220 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work wall and ceiling liner. Wall and ceiling liners apply and fix linings for non-structural walls and ceilings.

Wall and Ceiling Plasterer

CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

This is the trade qualification for tilers who learn to lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble, glass and other types of tiles on external and internal walls and floors to provide protective and decorative finishes.

Wall and Floor Tiler

CPC31320 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, wall and floor tiling. Tilers work with materials like ceramic, glass, slate, marble and clay. They cut these materials and lay tiles on walls and floors, both interior and exterior. They may also add decorative touches to their basic work.

Wall and Floor Tiler

CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

This qualification covers the application of waterproofing below ground level and to internal and external wet areas to prevent water or dampness from penetrating building walls and other structures.

Waterproofer

CPC31420 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of workers who undertake waterproofing for residential and commercial construction work. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work, construction waterproofing. Waterproofers apply membranes and special coatings to protect contents and the structural integrity of buildings.

Waterproofing Applicator

CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework

This qualification covers the making of panels and accessories that act as a mold to form a desired shape with concrete, such as slabs, support beams, columns and walls.

Formworker (Carpenter)

CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery

This qualification provides a trade outcome in joinery covering work for residential and commercial applications. It covers the production and assembly of doors, windows, stairs, wall framing in a manufacturing setting using timber, aluminium and glass. It also covers the installation of prefabricated products on site.

Joiner - Stairs

Joiner

CPC31920 - Certificate III in Joinery

This qualification provides a trade outcome in joinery covering work for residential and commercial applications.

Stair Builder

Joiner

CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

This qualification provides a trade outcome in carpentry and joinery, covering both residential and commercial areas. Training covers construction, erection, installation, finishing and repair of wooden structures and fixtures. These can include floorboards, kitchen and bathroom units, window frames and doors, roof trusses and wall partitions.

Carpenter and Joiner (Installation)

Carpenter and Joiner (Stairs)

CPC32211 - Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)

This is a trade qualification in the specialist field of manufacture, assembly and installation of a variety of stair designs, hand railing, and stair components.

Stair Builder

CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)

This qualification is for stonemasons working with sandstone, limestone, marble and other types of stone and stone products to produce stone monuments, buildings and building components, such as walls, floors, arches, chimneys, stairs, windows, decorative mouldings, fireplaces and bench tops.

Stonemason (Monumental)

Stonemason (Restoration)

CPC32320 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of stonemasons working with sandstone, limestone, marble and other types of stone and stone products to produce stone monuments, buildings (heritage and new) and building components, such as walls, floors, arches, chimneys, stairs, windows, decorative mouldings, fireplaces and benchtops.

Heritage Stonemason

Stonemason

Monumental Stonemason

Benchtop Mason

CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing. Job titles covered include plumber,
plumber and drainer, plumber and gasfitter, gasfitter, and roof plumber.

Plumber - Gasfitter

Plumber

CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing

This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.

Plumber

Mechanical Services Plumber

Roofing and Mechanical Plumber

CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof plumbing.

Roof Plumber

CPC32620 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

This qualification reflects the role of a person installing, maintaining and repairing flashings, metal roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes, and other accessories on residential, industrial and commercial buildings.

Roof Plumber

CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting

This qualification provides a trade outcome in gas fitting.

Gas Fitter

CPC32720 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting

This qualification reflects role of a person installing, testing, maintaining and repairing gas lines, meters, regulators and piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment such as hot water systems, gas heaters and heat pumps associated with the use of fuel gases, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems.

Gas Fitter

CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection

This qualification provides a trade outcome in installing, testing and maintaining fire protection systems.

Fire Protection Systems Technician

CPC32820 - Certificate III in Fire Protection

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a person installing, testing, maintaining, routine service and repairing a range of fire protection systems.

Fire Systems Technician

CPC32912 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

This qualification covers mobile crane operations in the residential and commercial construction industry. Due to the high risk nature of the job role, the training provides a strong focus on safety requirements.

Licenced Crane Operator

CPC32920 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

This qualification provides reflects the role of individuals working in the area of crane operations in the construction industry.

Crane Operator

CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

This qualification reflects the trade qualified role of a bricklayer, blocklayer or paver who may have responsibility for undertaking heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both existing and new constructions.

Bricklayer

Refractory Bricklayer

Heritage Bricklayer

Paver

CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses. It covers training in overall completion of the job, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and liaising with the client.

Builder/Construction Manager

CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction

This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.

Builder

Site Manager

CPC40208 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of contract administrators working in small to medium-sized enterprises. Training may include: contract preparation; selection, buying and storage of materials; arranging submission of plans to local authorities for approval and arranging inspections of building work.

Contract Administrator

CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)

This qualification covers areas such as preparation of cost estimates and plans, auditing of projects, management of construction costs and administration of construction contracts for all levels and types of construction.

Building Estimator/Scheduler

CPC40320 - Certificate IV in Building Project Support

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers and or contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.

Contract Administrator

Building Estimator

CPC40508 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)

This qualification may be appropriate for site managers/supervisors responsible for supervising the work carried out on a construction site including compliance with legal requirements and application of structural principles to residential and commercial low-rise constructions.

Building Site Manager/Supervisor

CPC40808 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building

This qualification provides an outcome in trade contracting for swimming pool and spa construction.

Swimming Pool and Spa Builder

CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

This qualification provides an outcome for: experienced fire operators with responsibility for project design and supervision; experienced plumbing service operators with responsibility for project design and supervision; plumbers who manage a plumbing business; specialist plumbing services tradespersons and operators seeking to deepen their technical skills; and specialist hydraulic consultants.

Air Conditioning Technician (Plumber)

Fire Services Supervisor (Plumber)

Plumbing Contractor

Specialist Hydraulic Designer (Plumber)

CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

This qualification reflects the role of an experienced plumbing service operator with advanced technical skills and/or responsibility for project design and supervision; or a hydraulic consultant responsible for designing hydraulic components and systems that meet client requirements and help in effective water management in domestic, commercial and industry contexts.

Hydraulic Designer

Plumbing Contractor

CPC41020 - Certificate IV in Demolition

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of project engineers, project managers, demolition supervisors and leading hands responsible for the oversight of a team of demolition workers undertaking specialist demolition work on large public, commercial, industrial or residential buildings, structures and installations, including chemical processing plants.

Demolition Site Supervisor

CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients.

Builder

CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations: Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys: Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.

Commercial Builder

CPC50308 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms. Occupational titles may include project manager construction manager, estimating manager or sales manager.

Construction Project Manager (Technologist)

CPC50320 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within building and construction firms.

Project Manager

CPC50509 - Diploma of Fire Systems Design

This provides training for fire systems designers who prepare detailed technical designs and documentation for water-based fire suppression systems and/or fire detection and occupant warning systems.

Fire Systems Designer

CPC50520 - Diploma of Fire Systems Design

The Diploma of Fire Systems Design reflects and supports the role of fire systems designers who prepare detailed technical designs and documentation for water-based fire suppression systems and/or fire detection and occupant warning systems.

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Fire Alarm Designer

Fire Safety Auditor

CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

This qualification suitable for builders who co-ordinate the construction of a building where they are responsible for the overall completion of the job and senior managers within large building, construction and service firms handling complex projects and processes

Construction Manager

CPC60220 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders or senior managers within the building and construction industry who apply knowledge of building, construction and sustainability systems and processes, structural principles, codes, standards and legal obligations to construction projects including high rise.

Construction Manager

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
Annual Commencements	20	0	0	35	15	35	0	0
CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Annual Commencements	120	45	0	20	0	0	0	15
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Annual Commencements	220	270	105	85	65	30	20	0
CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Annual Commencements	90	25	30	0	0	0	0	0
CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Annual Commencements	3200	2885	2055	30	505	395	315	110
CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
Annual Commencements	70	30	60	15	10	5	0	5
CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting
Annual Commencements	70	25	135	15	20	20	0	0
CPC30413 - Certificate III in Demolition
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	5	5	0	0	0
CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Annual Commencements	300	280	440	105	60	65	20	10
CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging
Annual Commencements	0	0	25	0	0	0	25	0
CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Annual Commencements	75	170	10	0	0	5	0	0
CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Annual Commencements	30	0	40	25	0	0	75	0
CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Annual Commencements	15	20	40	15	15	0	5	0
CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Annual Commencements	0	0	20	0	0	0	0	0
CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Annual Commencements	155	160	185	30	40	50	10	5
CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Annual Commencements	165	85	150	25	55	15	5	0
CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Annual Commencements	10	0	50	0	0	0	0	0
CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework
Annual Commencements	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery
Annual Commencements	80	50	15	0	5	0	0	0
CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Annual Commencements	95	30	0	515	15	35	0	0
CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Annual Commencements	25	25	50	15	5	0	0	0
CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Annual Commencements	1445	2350	715	360	315	80	150	40
CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Annual Commencements	335	0	130	45	60	45	15	5
CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Annual Commencements	0	0	10	0	0	0	0	0
CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Annual Commencements	90	70	45	10	5	0	5	0
CPC32912 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
Annual Commencements	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Annual Commencements	90	95	0	0	0	0	0	0
CPC40208 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
Annual Commencements	0	5	0	5	0	0	0	0
CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
Annual Commencements	0	5	0	10	0	0	0	0
CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Annual Commencements	10	0	0	0	0	5	0	0
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Annual Commencements	30	5	0	0	0	0	0	0
CPC50308 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Annual Commencements	0	60	0	0	0	0	0	0
CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Annual Commencements	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 12/07/2021, rounded estimates for January 2020 to December 2020. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				12 mths	24 mths	12 mths	12 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification				T	T	*	T	T
CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths			12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T		*
CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		12 mths				12 mths	12 mths	12 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*	T	T
CPC20720 - Certificate II in Drainage
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			24 mths	18 mths			12 mths
Part Time
Classification			T	T		*	T
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC30120 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths		48 mths		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A		A	*	A
CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC30320 - Certificate III in Concreting
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	48 mths	24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification		T	T	A	T	*	T	A
CPC30413 - Certificate III in Demolition
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC30420 - Certificate III in Demolition
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T	T	T	T	*	A
CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC30720 - Certificate III in Rigging
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	24 mths	48 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification			T	T	T	*	A	T
CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC30820 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths	36 mths	48 mths	36 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A
CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC30920 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			24 mths	12 mths	24 mths	24 mths	48 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification			T	T	T	*	A	T
CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A
CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC31120 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			24 mths	18 mths	24 mths		24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification			T	T	T	*	T	A
CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC31220 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC31320 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC31420 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths	36 mths		48 mths		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T	A		T	*	A
CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC31920 - Certificate III in Joinery
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A
CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths				48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A				A	*
CPC32211 - Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC32320 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	42 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths		36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A		A			*
CPC32620 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification				A	A	*	A	A
CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						48 mths
Part Time
Classification						*
CPC32720 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			48 mths		48 mths		48 mths
Part Time
Classification			A		A	*	A
CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A					*
CPC32820 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A	A
CPC32912 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC32920 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*
CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	A	A	A	*	A
CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths		24 mths	48 mths	23 mths	24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification		T		T	T	*	T	T
CPC40208 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC40320 - Certificate IV in Building Project Support
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths		24 mths	48 mths	24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification		T		T	T	*	T
CPC40508 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC40808 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Full Time (Nominal Duration)					48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification					T	*	T	T
CPC41020 - Certificate IV in Demolition
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths			48 mths		36 mths
Part Time
Classification		T			T	*	T
CPC50308 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC50320 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths			48 mths		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T			T	*	T
CPC50509 - Diploma of Fire Systems Design
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC50520 - Diploma of Fire Systems Design
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			36 mths
Part Time
Classification			T			*
CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
CPC60220 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Full Time (Nominal Duration)					48 mths		48 mths
Part Time
Classification					T	*	T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction
Availability
CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction
Availability
CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Availability
CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Availability
CPC20720 - Certificate II in Drainage
Availability
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Availability
CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Availability
CPC30120 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Availability
CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Availability
CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
Availability
CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Availability
CPC30320 - Certificate III in Concreting
Availability
CPC30420 - Certificate III in Demolition
Availability
CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Availability
CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Availability
CPC30720 - Certificate III in Rigging
Availability
CPC30820 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Availability
CPC30920 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Availability
CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Availability
CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Availability
CPC31120 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Availability
CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Availability
CPC31220 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Availability
CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Availability
CPC31320 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Availability
CPC31420 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Availability
CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework
Availability
CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery
Availability
CPC31920 - Certificate III in Joinery
Availability
CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Availability
CPC32211 - Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)
Availability
CPC32320 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry
Availability
CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Availability
CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Availability
CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Availability
CPC32620 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Availability
CPC32720 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Availability
CPC32820 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Availability
CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Availability
CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Availability
CPC40320 - Certificate IV in Building Project Support
Availability
CPC40920 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Availability
CPC50220 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Availability
CPC50320 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Availability
CPC60220 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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CPC20112 - Certificate II in Construction

CPC20120 - Certificate II in Construction

CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

CPC20220 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

CPC20720 - Certificate II in Drainage

CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting

CPC30120 - Certificate III in Shopfitting

CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting

CPC30320 - Certificate III in Concreting

CPC30413 - Certificate III in Demolition

CPC30420 - Certificate III in Demolition

CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC30620 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging

CPC30720 - Certificate III in Rigging

CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling

CPC30820 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling

CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding

CPC30920 - Certificate III in Scaffolding

CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

CPC31020 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering

CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing

CPC31120 - Certificate III in Steelfixing

CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

CPC31220 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

CPC31320 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

CPC31420 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework

CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery

CPC31920 - Certificate III in Joinery

CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

CPC32211 - Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)

CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)

CPC32320 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry

CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing

CPC32420 - Certificate III in Plumbing

CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

CPC32620 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting

CPC32720 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting

CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection

CPC32820 - Certificate III in Fire Protection

CPC32912 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

CPC32920 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

CPC33020 - Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

CPC40120 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction