Why You Should Build Your Career in Construction?

Fast-Growing Opportunities

The construction industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing sectors in Australia. It represents a multidisciplinary field, requiring excellent communication and workflow between labourers, skilled trades professionals, project managers and many others.

As the property market in Australia continues to grow rapidly, job prospects for graduates and current workers will also rise. In the coming years, it is expected that professionals with training and diverse experience in construction will receive higher demand.

This experience can be obtained through qualifications such as the Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220). This TAFE course is designed for those currently working in the construction industry. It will further your experience and give you essential skills to specialise in a variety of building competencies and techniques.

The Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) is one of many courses that will build upon your skill set. As this is an apprenticeship, you have to be currently working in the industry to enrol.

Flexible, Supported Learning

Skilled practitioners will guide you throughout your studies and career. This direction could be because of a safety precaution or to help make your method the most efficient way to carry out work. Either way, the onsite support that is prevalent in the building and construction industry is a big drawcard for many students.

A career in construction gives you the chance to work closely with different people, ask those in charge for advice and learn something new every day. Validating your work through a mentor will give you a better understanding of the field and the chance to make the most out of your chosen TAFE course.

Within this industry, you will also often change locations, giving you the opportunity to learn how other specific trades operate. If you prefer a change of scenery instead of the same office space, this may be the right pathway for you.

Getting Certified Today

Working in the construction industry is a skilled occupation, with many types of jobs in construction now available. You will almost always need some form of certification to acquire a job and a TAFE course is a great place to start.

Qualifications will differ depending on how you can into the industry, but will usually always include a form of onsite training. At Kangan Institute, we offer the Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (22338VIC) and the Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220).

Each TAFE course is designed for those who seek to enter the building and construction industry with hands-on experience and professional training in Victoria. A successful career in construction involves a detailed understanding of building codes, standards, costs and structural principles.

Gaining this kind of qualification is when your initial learning and skills development will begin. Trained professionals will work alongside you to give you the opportunity to learn key principles that will act as the foundation for your career in construction.