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Construction, Plumbing and Services CPC

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 6.1) and CPC08 (release 9.7) Training Packages which run concurrently.

The Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package CPC (release 6.1) and CPC08 (release 9.7) include a combined 47 qualifications and five 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.

Major Occupations Training
Bricklayer
Plumber - Gasfitter
Painter and Decorator
Carpenter and Joiner (Installation)
Plumber
Carpenter

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

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)

CPC20712 - Certificate II in Drainage

This qualification covers training in locating and clearing blockages, installing stormwater and sub-soil drainage system, and below ground sanitary drainage systems.

Drainer

CPC20812 - Certificate II in Metal Roofing and Cladding

This qualification covers basic plumbing training as well as specialist metal roofing and cladding.

Roofer

CPC20912 - Certificate II in Urban Irrigation

This qualification covers basic plumbing as well as the installation and setting out of irrigation systems and domestic irrigation pumps.

Irrigation Technician

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

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

CPC30313 - Certificate III in Concreting

This qualification provides a trade outcome in concreting operations for residential and commercial construction work.

Concrete Pump Operator
Concreter

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

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

CPC30511 - Certificate III in Dogging

This qualification provides a trade outcome in dogging operations and training covers safe handling, attaching slings and directing the movement of loads handled by cranes in locations such as manufacturing plants, construction and mining sites, and the maritime industry.

Dogger

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

CPC31611 - Certificate III in Paving

This qualification provides paving skills for domestic or commercial projects. the training includes planning and measuring sites, excavation, levelling, preparation of bases and laying pavers, steps and retaining walls.

Paver

CPC31712 - Certificate III in Post-Tensioning

This qualification covers post-tensioning in the construction industry. The work covers
reinforcing concrete or other materials with high strength steel strands or bars, typically referred to as tendons. Post tensioning applications include buildings, slabs on the ground, rock and soil anchors and water-tanks.

Post Tensioner

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

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)

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

CPC32513 - Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing, specialising in mechanical services.

Plumber - Mechanical Services

CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

This qualification provides a trade outcome in roof plumbing.

Roof Plumber

CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting

This qualification provides a trade outcome in gas fitting.

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

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

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

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

CPC40408 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of sales consultant in the building and construction industry.

Building Sales Consultant

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

CPC40611 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of experienced tradespersons seeking to expand their skills. The qualification also reflects the needs of tradespersons responsible for managing projects. The specialist technical areas are: heritage restoration, refractory bricklaying, crane operations and rigging.

Building Manager and Supervisor
Crane Operator

CPC40708 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Trade Contracting)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of trade contractors. It is suitable for those coordinating all aspects of the construction of residential dwellings and commercial buildings. Training includes estimating project costs, producing schedules for ordering, on-site supervision, reading and interpreting plans and, delivering an effective service to customers.

Trade Contractor

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)

CPC41013 - Certificate IV in Demolition

This qualification meets 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 which may exceed 15 metres in height.

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

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)

CPC50412 - Diploma of Plumbing and Services

This qualification provides an outcome for specialist and senior plumbers, fire services professionals and air conditioning and mechanical services professionals with advanced technical skill requirements or experienced professionals who are pursuing management roles within the plumbing and services industry.

Plumbing 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

CPC50612 - Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design

This qualification provides an outcome for specialist hydraulic design consultants who design plumbing and services systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Hydraulic Design Consultant

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

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 10 0 0 25 15 30 0 0
CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Annual Commencements 85 45 0 15 0 0 0 5
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Annual Commencements 210 280 75 50 50 20 25 0
CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Annual Commencements 90 25 30 0 0 0 0 0
CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Annual Commencements 2560 2670 1485 20 410 315 305 80
CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
Annual Commencements 70 25 50 10 10 0 0 0
CPC30313 - Certificate III in Concreting
Annual Commencements 15 0 15 0 0 5 0 0
CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting
Annual Commencements 55 40 70 5 15 10 0 0
CPC30511 - Certificate III in Dogging
Annual Commencements 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0
CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Annual Commencements 265 210 320 90 40 50 10 5
CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging
Annual Commencements 5 0 15 0 0 0 15 0
CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Annual Commencements 65 175 5 0 0 0 0 0
CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Annual Commencements 30 0 20 15 5 0 35 0
CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Annual Commencements 15 10 15 5 15 0 5 0
CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Annual Commencements 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0
CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Annual Commencements 115 155 160 25 30 40 5 5
CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Annual Commencements 130 70 145 20 25 10 5 0
CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Annual Commencements 10 0 25 0 0 0 0 0
CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework
Annual Commencements 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery
Annual Commencements 60 60 15 0 5 0 0 0
CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Annual Commencements 135 30 0 350 20 35 0 0
CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Annual Commencements 20 20 35 10 5 5 0 0
CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Annual Commencements 1385 2405 585 260 250 75 150 25
CPC32513 - Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
Annual Commencements 0 0 5 0 0 10 0 0
CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Annual Commencements 300 0 105 50 55 40 15 0
CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Annual Commencements 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Annual Commencements 125 100 40 10 10 5 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 50 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
Annual Commencements 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0
CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Annual Commencements 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Annual Commencements 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CPC50308 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Annual Commencements 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0
CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Annual Commencements 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 7/01/2021, rounded estimates for July 2019 to June 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 12 mths 24 mths 12 mths 12 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T T
CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T T
CPC20712 - Certificate II in Drainage
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 18 mths 12 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T T
CPC20812 - Certificate II in Metal Roofing and Cladding
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification * T T
CPC20912 - Certificate II in Urban Irrigation
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification * T T
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 36 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A A * A A
CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A * A A
CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 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
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
CPC30313 - Certificate III in Concreting
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 48 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T A T * T
CPC30413 - Certificate III in Demolition
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 48 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * A T
CPC30511 - Certificate III in Dogging
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 12 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T
CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 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
CPC30711 - 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 T * A T
CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths 36 mths 48 mths 36 mths 36 mths 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A A * A A
CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 12 mths 24 mths 24 mths 48 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * A T
CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 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
CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 18 mths 24 mths 24 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T T
CPC31211 - 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 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A A * A A
CPC31311 - 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 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A A * A A
CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T A T * A T
CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 48 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification A * A A
CPC31611 - Certificate III in Paving
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC31712 - Certificate III in Post-Tensioning
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 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
CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
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
CPC32211 - Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A * A A
CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 42 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A A * A A
CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 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
CPC32513 - Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A * A
CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification A A A A * A A
CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification A A * A A
CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 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
CPC32912 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 48 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T T
CPC40208 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T T
CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 48 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T T
CPC40408 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T * T
CPC40508 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 48 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T T
CPC40611 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC40708 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Trade Contracting)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC40808 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T T * T T
CPC41013 - Certificate IV in Demolition
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification * T T
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths 48 mths 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T T
CPC50308 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T T
CPC50412 - Diploma of Plumbing and Services
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T
CPC50509 - Diploma of Fire Systems Design
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 36 mths 36 mths
Part Time
Classification T T * T
CPC50612 - Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths
Part Time
Classification * T
CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 36 mths 48 mths 48 mths
Part Time
Classification T 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
CPC20211 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Availability
CPC20712 - Certificate II in Drainage
Availability
CPC20812 - Certificate II in Metal Roofing and Cladding
Availability
CPC20912 - Certificate II in Urban Irrigation
Availability
CPC30111 - Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Availability
CPC30116 - Certificate III in Shopfitting
Availability
CPC30211 - Certificate III in Carpentry
Availability
CPC30216 - Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
Availability
CPC30313 - Certificate III in Concreting
Availability
CPC30318 - Certificate III in Concreting
Availability
CPC30413 - Certificate III in Demolition
Availability
CPC30511 - Certificate III in Dogging
Availability
CPC30611 - Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Availability
CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging
Availability
CPC30812 - Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Availability
CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding
Availability
CPC31011 - Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Availability
CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing
Availability
CPC31211 - Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
Availability
CPC31311 - Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
Availability
CPC31411 - Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
Availability
CPC31511 - Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework
Availability
CPC31611 - Certificate III in Paving
Availability
CPC31712 - Certificate III in Post-Tensioning
Availability
CPC31912 - Certificate III in Joinery
Availability
CPC32011 - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Availability
CPC32211 - Certificate III in Joinery (Stairs)
Availability
CPC32313 - Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation)
Availability
CPC32413 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Availability
CPC32513 - Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
Availability
CPC32612 - Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
Availability
CPC32713 - Certificate III in Gas Fitting
Availability
CPC32813 - Certificate III in Fire Protection
Availability
CPC32912 - Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
Availability
CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Availability
CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
Availability
CPC40508 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Availability
CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Availability
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Availability
CPC50308 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Availability
CPC50412 - Diploma of Plumbing and Services
Availability
CPC60212 - 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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