Building and Construction

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.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential
and commercial construction work.
Occupational titles may include:
Painter and Decorator.
Licensing, legislative and regulatory or certification requirements for painting and
decorating work differ between States and Territories. Please consult with the relevant
regulatory authority.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe
Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone
carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in
the construction industry meets this requirement.

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.
Occupational titles may include:
Carpenter – Commercial
Carpenter – Formwork
Carpenter – Residential
State and territory jurisdictions may have different licensing, legislative, regulatory or
certification requirements. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be
consulted to confirm those requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe
Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone
carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in
the construction industry meets this requirement.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

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.