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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)

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Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you The Building and Construction industry is one of the largest employers in Australia.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
13 weeks full-time
Course Code
52893WA
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Try a variety of trades to see which one's for you

The Building and Construction industry is one of the largest employers in Australia. Due to the successful mining resource sector, increasing economic activity and migration to Australia from overseas, there is currently a massive shortage of residential homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. This has led to huge demand for qualified tradesmen and Apprentices in all trades.

North Metropolitan TAFE's exciting new mortar trades course is perfect for those not sure of which trade is for them. You'll cover bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, solid plastering and wall and ceiling fixing.

Offered at our Balga and Clarkson campuses, you'll gain an introduction to each of the above trades. You can then decide which trade pathway to choose, and the relevant lecturer will help organise work placement with a qualified employer which can lead to an Apprenticeship and the start of a successful and rewarding career.

Construction pathway courses lead to lifelong learning where on completion of an apprenticeship, you can complete further training and progress to become a Builder, Supervisor, Scheduler, Estimator, Trade Lecturer, or many other Construction careers.

Study locations

Balga

Clarkson

What you will learn

  • Prepare bricklaying and block laying materials
  • Apply basic levelling procedures
  • Measurements and calculations
  • Basic installation of wall tiles
  • Fix standard plasterboard wall sheet
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Prepare surfaces for plastering

Career pathways

  • Explore job profiles

Job titles may include:

  • Bricklayers Assistant
  • Wall and Floor Tilers Assistant
  • Solid Plasterers Assistant
  • Wall and Ceiling Fixers Assistant

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.