When you study in Building and Construction trade courses at the TEC, the learning and doing takes place in the purpose designed Building Site, in special purpose classrooms with interactive technology, on community projects and on work experience placements (VCAL courses only).
Trades Building Site
The focus for Building and Construction training is the Building Site at Berwick TEC. This work space simulates the operations of a live building site where several trades can work around each other, or together on common projects, at the same time. Site access and induction, site operation and OH&S regulations all apply as they would on a real building site.
While working in their specialist fields, students interact and get exposed to what everyone else is doing, to other skills in action ... so you get your eyes opened to how the broader industry works, getting things done in teams.
VCAL COURSES
VCAL Building and Construction (Carpentry)
Complete a full carpentry pre-apprenticeship as part of a VCAL program. Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship.
The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience in a building site environment and an introduction to careers in the Building & Construction industry.
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VCAL Plumbing
Complete a pre-vocational Certificate II in Plumbing as part of a VCAL program. Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship.
The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience in a building site environment and an introduction to careers in the Plumbing industry.
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The following links provide examples of the range of work that Plumbers might find themselves doing. They are podcasts recorded by the TEC's 2011 VCAL Plumbing students.
Overview of Plumber's work
Mechanical services
Water supply
Gas fitting
Drainage
Roofing
Sanitary_plumbing
VCAL Trades
For young adults who like the idea of a trade based career but are unsure of their career path, this course offers the opportunity to try a number of trades as part of VCAL Intermediate. All completed modules will be credited to future studies.
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VCAL Bricklaying
Complete a full bricklaying pre-apprenticeship as part of a VCAL program. Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship.
The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience in a building site environment and an introduction to careers in the Bricklaying industry.
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PRE-APPRENTICESHIP AND PRE-VOCATIONAL COURSES
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry)
This is a stand-alone pre-apprenticeship course. Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship in Carpentry.
The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience in a building site environment and an introduction to careers in the Building & Construction industry.
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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Plumbing)
This is a stand-alone pre-vocational course. Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship in Plumbing.
The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience in a building site environment and an introduction to careers in the Plumbing industry
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Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying)
This is a stand-alone pre-apprenticeship course. Completion of all required units will reduce the educational component of an apprenticeship in Bricklaying.
The training is mainly project based and gives industry relevant hands-on experience in a building site environment and an introduction to careers in the Bricklaying industry
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APPRENTICESHIP COURSES
Certificate III in Building and Construction (Bricklaying)
In this course gain the skills and knowledge to work as a Bricklayer and Blocklayer in the Building and Construction industry.
This is a trade level qualification for apprentices and you will need a 'Contract of Training' with an employer.
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If you are interested in any of these courses apply now to the TEC or attend an information session or simply call us to talk through your choices
