What does a career in building and construction look like?
Follow an exciting career path in one of WA’s largest industries. From small projects like residential homes, to large housing or apartment developments, or essential infrastructure like schools or roads, you will be helping to build WA.
Exciting and well-paid jobs in WA’s building and construction industry involve design and drafting, building, fit-out and finishing of residential and commercial buildings. You can see the results of your work out in the real world.
Building and construction in WA
With a growing population, we need more places to live and work. In WA, more infrastructure and housing projects mean more jobs for you.
Projects happening here
New housing, commercial and community building projects are happening across WA right now. Your work could help support communities through projects like the Social and Affordable Housing Program or building the new Women and Babies Hospital.
You could help improve trade and transport on the Westport project, building a new container port in Kwinana. These projects are creating opportunities for hands-on jobs, apprenticeships and careers that will help build WA’s future.
You can make it in jobs like these
Architectural, Building and Surveying Technician
Draft and design buildings, then bring them to life.
Courses:
- CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting (Fee Free)
- CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design (Fee Free)
Carpenter and Joiner
Install floors, walls and roofs for residential and commercial spaces.
Courses:
- 52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship) (Fee Free)
- CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry (Low Fee)
Bricklayer
Lay bricks and construct feature walls, arches and columns.
Courses:
- 52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship) (Fee Free)
- CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (Low Fee)
Plumber
Install and repair water, gas, drainage and pipes in residential and commercial buildings.
Courses:
- 52887WA Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing pre-apprenticeship) (Fee Free)
- CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (Low Fee)
Find building and construction courses
Use the course search below to explore what’s available. Filter by fee free or low fee courses, qualification level, or use the keyword search to narrow your options. When you find a course you like, click your selected TAFE college to view the course.
