Building, construction and plumbing courses at TAFE
39 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Construction (CPC10120)
Leads to: Builder's Labourer, Lagger, Carpenter, Demolition Labourer
Certificate II
Certificate II in Construction (CPC20120)
Leads to: Builder's Labourer, Concreter's Labourer, Earthmoving Labourer, Lagger, Paving and Surfacing Labourer, Asbestos Removalist, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Concreter, Construction Rigger, Demolition Labourer, Scaffolder, Shed Builder
Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220)
Leads to: Bricklayer, Builder's Labourer, Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Concreter, Demolition Labourer, Joiner, Painter, Renderer (Solid Plaster), Stonemason, Waterproofer
Certificate II in Drainage (CPC20720)
Leads to: Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Plumber's Assistant, Drainer, Mechanical Services Plumber, Plumber (General), Roof Plumber, Waterproofer, Pipe Layer, Water Inspector
Certificate II in Prefabricated Concrete Element Installation (CPC20822)
Leads to: Builder's Labourer, Cement and Concrete Plant Worker, Concreter's Labourer, Concreter, Concrete Products Machine Operator
Certificate III
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020)
Leads to: Bricklayer, Builder's Labourer, Stonemason
Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)
Leads to: Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Joiner, Builder's Labourer, Construction Project Manager, Project Builder
Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320)
Leads to: Concreter, Concreter's Labourer, Concrete Products Machine Operator, Concrete Pump Operator
Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations (CPC32920)
Leads to: Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator, Backhoe Operator, Bulldozer Operator, Construction Rigger, Dogger, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing (CPC31420)
Leads to: Builder's Labourer, Building Insulation Installer, Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Waterproofer
Certificate III in Demolition (CPC30420)
Leads to: Demolition Labourer, Asbestos Removalist
Certificate III in Fire Protection (CPC32820)
Leads to: Fire Protection Equipment Technician, Fire Protection Plumber, Fire Safety Engineer, Plumber (General)
Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32720)
Leads to: Gasfitter, Handyperson, Meter Reader, Pipe Layer, Plumber's Assistant, Plumber (General), Plumbing Inspector, Fire Protection Plumber, Gas Network Technician, Gas or Petroleum Production Technician, Mechanical Services Plumber
Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31920)
Leads to: Joiner, Builder's Labourer, Shed Builder, Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Cabinet Maker, Shopfitter
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620)
Leads to: Painter, Handyperson, Industrial Spray Painter
Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)
Leads to: Plumber (General), Plumbing Inspector, Water Engineer, Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Drainer, Fire Protection Plumber, Gasfitter, Handyperson, Mechanical Services Plumber, Pipe Layer, Plumber's Assistant, Roof Plumber, Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies), Waterproofer
Certificate III in Rigging (CPC30720)
Leads to: Construction Rigger, Dogger, Builder's Labourer, Civil Construction Leading Hand
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32620)
Leads to: Roof Plumber, Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Handyperson, Pipe Layer, Plumber's Assistant, Plumber (General), Plumbing Inspector, Drainer, Fire Protection Plumber, Mechanical Services Plumber, Roof Tiler, Waterproofer
Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30820)
Leads to: Roof Tiler, Roof Plumber, Wall and Floor Tiler, Waterproofer
Certificate III in Scaffolding (CPC30920)
Leads to: Scaffolder, Builder's Labourer, Construction Rigger, Steel Fixer, Structural Steel Erector
Certificate III in Shopfitting (CPC30120)
Leads to: Shopfitter, Builder's Labourer, Shed Builder, Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Joiner
Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (CPC30216)
Leads to: Signwriter, Sign Installer, Graphic Pre-press Operator, Engraver, Graphic Designer, Printing Machinist
Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC31020)
Leads to: Renderer (Solid Plaster), Builder's Labourer, Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling)
Certificate III in Steelfixing (CPC31120)
Leads to: Steel Fixer, Builder's Labourer, Structural Steel Erector
Certificate III in Stonemasonry (CPC32320)
Leads to: Stonemason, Bricklayer
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220)
Leads to: Plasterer (Wall and Ceiling), Building Insulation Installer, Renderer (Solid Plaster), Wall and Floor Tiler, Waterproofer
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320)
Leads to: Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulation Installer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120)
Leads to: Building Inspector, Construction Site Supervisor, Project Builder
Certificate IV in Building Project Support (CPC40320)
Leads to: Estimator, Facilities Administrator, Architectural Technician, Construction Estimator, Construction Project Manager, Contract Administrator, Cost Controller, Project Builder
Certificate IV in Demolition (CPC41020)
Leads to: Demolition Labourer, Construction Site Supervisor
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (CPC40920)
Leads to: Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Pipe Layer, Plumber (General), Plumber's Assistant, Wastewater or Water Plant Operator, Civil Engineering Draftsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Plumbing Inspector, Water Engineer, Drainer, Fire Protection Plumber, Mechanical Services Plumber, Roof Plumber
Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building (CPC40820)
Leads to: Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
Diploma
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220)
Leads to: Architect, Construction Project Manager, Contract Administrator, Project Builder, Property Developer, Building Inspector, Construction Estimator
Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50320)
Leads to: Civil Construction Leading Hand, Construction Site Supervisor, Construction Project Manager, Project Builder, Work Health and Safety Manager, Quantity Surveyor
Diploma of Construction Waterproofing Design and Survey (CPC50722)
Leads to: Building Inspector, Roof Tiler, Waterproofer
Diploma of Fire Systems Design (CPC50520)
Leads to: Fire Protection Equipment Technician, Fire Safety Engineer
Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design (CPC50620)
Leads to: Other Draftsperson, Water Engineer
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC60220)
Leads to: Construction Project Manager, Project Builder, Building Inspector
Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (CPC60121)
Leads to: Building Inspector, Building Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor, Land Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Surveying Manager, Surveying Technician
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- Automotive
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- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
- Property, security and building design
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.