This course is designed to provide you with the basic knowledge and skills required to work in the building construction industry, with a view to opening up further education, training and employment opportunities. Basic skills aimed at increasing your employability include teaching you how to communicate effectively within the workplace and how to adhere to the basic health and safety requirements of the industry. More practical subjects deal with teaching you how to read and interpret plans, how to use hand and power tools and how to operate the various pieces of equipment involved in building. On completion of the course, you will be eligible for employment in various fields of the construction industry, in entry-level positions.
Many students become carpenters, bricklayers, or plasterers.
As a student, the Institute s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field. To be eligible for entry into this course, you will need to have completed Year 11 or its equivalent, or be a mature age applicant. You will need to apply directly to Box Hill Institute's Centre for Building and Furniture Studies. Courses begin at various times throughout the year, depending on demand. Check with the Centre for starting dates.