CIB - 709 Building and Construction - apprenticeships and traineeships

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP) 

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 72 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 44 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumbing)

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

School based

CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumbing)

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 180 days of on-the-job training.

Educational Pathways Program (EPP) 

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 42 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 90 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 30 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
7 November 2016

Qualification

CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 33 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 24 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
31 January 2024

Qualification

CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
9 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Terms of apprenticeship

Full time:

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

• 48 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 42 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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School based

CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

The term for a school based apprenticeship will be the school based component plus 36 months full-time post-school, or until the relevant competencies are achieved. The school based component will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During the school based component of the apprenticeship the school-based apprentice must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Updated
29 May 2024

Qualification

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
17 December 2021

Updated
29 May 2024

Qualifications

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)*

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)*

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary periods

Where the nominal term is:

• up to and including 24 months - 2 months
• greater than 24 months - 3 months

Date of effect
9 May 2014

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30420 Certificate III in Demolition

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC30420 Certificate III in Demolition

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 20 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
15 January 2010

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualifications

CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
15 January 2010

Updated
29 May 2024

Qualification

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Manager)*

Terms of traineeships

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
15 January 2010

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administration)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimating)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 20 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 12 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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School based

CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

The term for a school based traineeship will be calculated in months from the date of commencement to 31 December of the HSC year. During this period the school-based trainee must undertake a minimum of 144 days of on-the-job training.

Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 December 2011

Updated
13 January 2023

Qualification

CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 32 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
14 February 2014

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 20 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC30920 Certificate III in Scaffolding

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC30920 Certificate III in Scaffolding

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 20 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the apprentice holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
12 April 2013

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC31120 Certificate III in Steelfixing

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

CPC31120 Certificate III in Steelfixing

• 24 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved
• 20 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved where the trainee holds CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction or CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Part-time:

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Probationary period

2 months

Date of effect
16 December 2011

Updated
30 July 2021

Qualification

CPC50520 Diploma of Fire Systems Design

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

• CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

• CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic Services Design)

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Date of effect
30 July 2021

Qualification

• CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations)*

Terms of traineeship

Full-time:

• 36 months or until the relevant competencies are achieved

Part-time:

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Probationary period

3 months

Bricklaying apprentices will learn to:

• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials
• carry out masonry veneer construction
• carry out cavity brick construction
• lay masonry walls and corners
• lay multi-thickness walls and piers
• construct masonry arches and curved walls
• carry out levelling operations
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• work sustainably
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Carpentry apprentices will learn to:

• use carpentry tools and equipment
• carry out general demolition of minor building structures
• carry out levelling operations and excavation
• use explosive power tools
• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• carry out concreting to simple forms
• install and construct flooring, wall frames, ceiling frames, and pitched roofs and eaves
• erect roof trusses
• install windows, doors, exterior cladding, lining, panelling and moulding
• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• identify work hazards and select risk control strategies
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Fire Protection apprentices will learn to:

• use hand and power tools
• read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
• carry out levelling
• cut using oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
• weld using oxy-acetylene equipment
• weld using metal arc welding equipment
• fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
• connect static storage tanks for fixed fire protection systems
• design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables
• fabricate, install and test fire hydrant and hose reel systems
• install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms
• install special hazard systems and residential safety sprinkler systems
• service complex water-based fire-suppression systems
• test and maintain fire protection systems
• fabricate and install steel pressure piping
• inspect, test and maintain gaseous fire-suppression systems
• prevent ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas emissions
• apply workplace health and safety requirements

Joinery apprentices will learn to:

• use carpentry tools and equipment
• carry out levelling operations
• install windows and doors
• package manufactured products for transport
• manufacture stair components for straight flighted stairs
• use static machines and computer-controlled machinery
• manufacture components for door and window frames and doors
• manufacture joinery components
• set out and assemble cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and workstations
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Painting and Decorating apprentices will learn to:

• calculate and cost construction work
• erect and maintain trestle and plank systems
• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• handle painting and decorating materials
• use painting and decorating tools and equipment
• remove and replace doors and door and window components
• prepare surfaces for painting
• apply paint and texture coat by brush, roller and spray
• match specified paint colour
• apply stains and clear timber finishes
• apply wallpaper and decorative paint finishes
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• work safely with lead-painted surfaces
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Plumbing apprentices will learn to:

• read plans, calculate quantities and mark out materials
• use plumbing hand and power tools
• cut and join sheet metal
• carry out simple concreting and rendering
• weld polymer pipes using fusion method
• fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
• install trench support and location and clear blockages
• install stormwater and sub-soil drainage systems and drain work site
• install prefabricated inspection openings and inspection chambers
• plan layout and install below ground sanitary drainage systems
• install on-site domestic wastewater treatment plants and disposal systems
• fabricate and install fire hydrant and hose reel systems
• install gas pressure control equipment and gas appliance flues
• install, commission, disconnect and reconnect type a gas appliances
• calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
• size and install consumer gas piping systems
• plan the layout of a residential sanitary plumbing systems
• connect and install storage tanks to a domestic water supply
• set out and install water services
• install and commission water heating systems
• install water pumpsets and backflow prevention devices
• install and fit off sanitary fixtures, water services
• collect and store roof water
• fabricate and install roof drainage systems and external flashings
• provide first aid
• apply workplace health and safety requirements

Note: specialist streams in roofing and mechanical may be undertaken post-trade

Roof Plumbing apprentices will learn to:

• read plans, prepare simple drawings, calculate quantities and mark out materials
• carry out levelling
• select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
• collect and store roof water
• fabricate and install roof drainage systems and external flashings
• install roof components and roof coverings to curved roof structures
• install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
• provide first aid
• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding and operate elevated work platforms
• use plumbing hand and power tools
• mark out materials and cut and join sheet metal
• select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
• fabricate and install roof drainage components
• install roof coverings to curved roof structures
• select and fit insulation and sheathing
• carry out levelling operations
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications and calculate plumbing requirements
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Roof Tiling apprentices will learn to:

• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• handle roof tiling materials
• repair and replace valleys, valley irons and flashings
• use roof tiling tools and equipment
• tile regular and irregular roofs
• repair and renovate tile roofs
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Shopfitting apprentices will learn to:

• use carpentry tools and equipment
• identify and apply information in construction plans, drawings and specifications
• set out fabricate and assemble shopfront structures
• carry out levelling operations
• fabricate shopfitting components using CNC machines
• apply and trim decorative additions to shopfitting sand components
• install prefabricated internal shopfitting units
• assemble internal shopfitting units and prepare for transport
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Signs and Graphics apprentices will learn to:

• use of advanced printing software and technology
• lay out and design signs and graphics
• use colour for signs and graphics
• prepare surfaces for signs and graphics
• produce digital signs and graphics
• illuminate and fabricate signs and graphics
• signwrite to simple forms
• produce vinyl signs and graphics
• use rotary router
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• apply work health and safety requirements

Solid Plastering apprentices will learn to:

• apply basic levelling procedures
• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• cut and fix paper-faced cornices
• handle solid plastering materials
• use solid plastering tools and equipment
• prepare surfaces for plastering
• apply float and render to straight and curved surfaces
• restore and renovate solid plasterwork
• apply trowelled texture coat finishes
• install pre-cast decorative mouldings
• apply plaster by projection machine
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Stonemasonry apprentices will learn to:

• finish and lay stone
• dress and mould stone
• shape solid stone
• split stone manually
• dress stone manually
• machine stone
• set out and cut letters in stone
• erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
• carry out levelling operations
• prepare for stonemasonry construction process
• identify and use stone products
• carry out excavation
• plan and organise work
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• carry out measurements and calculations
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Wall and Ceiling Lining apprentices will learn to:

• construct and install bulkheads
• assemble partitions
• fix standard plasterboard wall and ceiling sheets
• fix battens and fibre cement board
• fix wet area sheets
• fix ceiling sheets to external protected areas
• apply levels of finish standards to planning and inspect own work
• mix plastering compounds
• finish plasterboard joints manually
• manually sand plaster work
• cut and fix paper-faced cornices
• install dry wall passive fire-rated systems
• install suspended ceilings
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

Wall and Floor Tiling apprentices will learn to:

• use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment
• prepare surfaces for tiling application
• fix floor and wall tiles
• repair wall and floor tiles
• carry out mosaic tiling
• tile curved surfaces
• apply waterproofing process to internal wet areas
• apply basic levelling procedures
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures

For those wanting to plan and supervise safe building and construction work for small to medium-sized building businesses, Building and Construction trainees will learn to:

• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• plan building or construction work
• supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• minimise waste on the building and construction site
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings

At the Certificate IV level, for those wanting to undertake the role of a builder working for small to medium-sized building businesses, Building and Construction - Building trainees will learn to:

• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• plan building or construction work
• supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• minimise waste on the building and construction site
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
• apply project quality management techniques
• select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings

At the Diploma level, building professionals in residential and/or commercial construction, may learn to:

• Manage and lead risks, including WHS risks
• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction and Class 1 and 10 buildings and Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
• Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
• Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
• Select and manage building and construction contractors
• Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
• Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
• Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
• Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
• Manage building and construction business finances

As a trainee working in demolition, you may learn to:

• read and interpret plans and specifications
• work safely at heights
• identify hazards on demolition sites and apply risk management strategies
• Demolish small buildings and structures using hand tools and small plant and equipment
• Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
• select and use tools and equipment for demolition tasks
• apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures

Jobs at the Diploma level are for licensed builders and professionals within building and construction firms. Depending on the role, for example, construction or project manager, and those working in estimating or sales roles. You may learn to:

• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings and Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
• select and manage contractors
• lead project risk and quality
• manage customer service
• co-ordinate recruitment and onboarding
• manage business finances
• monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
• administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
• prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
• select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to 3 storeys
• identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

Jobs at the Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) level are for builders or senior managers who apply knowledge of building, construction and sustainability systems and processes, structural principles, codes, standards and legal obligations to construction projects including high rise. They may be required to:

• apply building codes and standards to construction process for large building projects
• establish, maintain and review contract administration procedures and frameworks
• manage processes for and legal obligations of a building or construction contractor
• analyse and evaluate workplace health and safety risk management procedures
• contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation’s WHS management system
• generate and direct the development of new projects
• manage procurement and acquisition of resources
• establish systems to develop and monitor building and construction costs
• evaluate concrete performance for multi-storey buildings

For those wanting to work as a site manager for small to medium-sized building businesses. You will learn to:

• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
• manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• plan building or construction work
• supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
• apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• minimise waste on the building and construction site
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C Buildings
• prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• arrange resources and prepare for the building and construction project
• lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
• supervise concreting work

Work in this sector requires a range of trade-related skills associated with in-ground and above-ground pools and spas, as well as planning and project management skills. You may be required to:

• manage occupational health and safety in the workplace
• select and prepare a construction contract
• identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• plan building or construction work
• conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
• apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
• prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
• resolve business disputes
• supervise concreting work
• calculate costs of construction work
  install swimming pool and spa subsoil drainage
• apply sprayed concrete to shape and finish swimming pools and spas
• apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for swimming pools and spas
• apply structural principles to construction of swimming pools and spas
• select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pools and spa projects

Building project support (estimator) trainees will learn to undertake estimations and prepare schedules, which may include how to:

• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• Apply project risk management techniques
• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings
• Write complex documents

Project Support trainees can use the skills gained to become contract administrators in the building and construction field. They may learn to:

• read and interpret plans and specifications
• prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• select, prepare and administer a construction contract
• select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects
• arrange building applications and approvals
• process client requirements
• Apply construction information to the sales process
• Apply project risk management techniques
• Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• Write complex documents

Building and Construction – Project Support trainees, can use the skills gained to become estimators and schedulers and/ or contract administrators in the building and construction field. They may learn to:

• read and interpret plans and specifications
• prepare simple building sketches and drawings
• apply project risk management techniques
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
• identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
• prepare and evaluate tender documentation
• apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C building

Construction trainees will acquire basic skills and knowledge relevant to construction, maintenance and renovation practices in the residential sector. Trainees will learn to:

• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• use construction tools and equipment
• apply basic levelling procedures
• carry out concreting to simple forms
• apply occupational health and safety policies and procedures
• work safely at heights

Construction – Concreting trainees will learn to:

• Carry out setting out
• Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground
• Carry out hand excavation
• Apply basic levelling procedures
• Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Handle concreting materials and components
• Select, use and maintain concreting plant, tools and equipment
• Determine concrete supply requirements
• Place, finish and cure concrete
• Place and fix reinforcement materials
• Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Construction - Construction Pathways trainees will acquire basic skills and knowledge in construction, maintenance and renovation practices to enable entry to a trade pathway to off-site occupations, such as joinery as well as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction. Trainees will learn to:

• work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• undertake a basic construction project
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• apply workplace health and safety policies and procedures
• use specific tools and equipment related to the occupation
• undertake basic estimating and costing
• handle specific materials relevant to the related occupation

Construction - Construction Waterproofing trainees will learn to:

• handle waterproofing materials
• use waterproofing tools and equipment
• prepare surfaces for waterproofing application
• apply waterproofing process to below ground level wet areas
• apply waterproofing process to internal and external wet areas
• apply waterproofing remedial processes
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

Construction – Crane Operations trainees work in high risk environments. Trainees will learn to:

• deliver and monitor a service to customers
• handle construction materials
• work safely at heights
• operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres
• work safely around electrical sources, services and assets
• perform dogging
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• undertake site inspections
• apply accident-emergency procedures
• apply fatigue management strategies

Additional licensing for rigging and elevated work platforms is available depending on the choice of electives.

Construction - Rigging trainees will learn to:

• work safely at heights
• perform basic rigging
• perform dogging
• work safely around power sources, services and assets
• operate elevated work platforms
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

Construction - Scaffolding trainees will learn to:

• erect and dismantle basic and intermediate scaffolding
• safely handle and use scaffolding tools and equipment
• plan and organise work
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• apply Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures

Construction – Steelfixing trainees will learn to:

• apply basic levelling procedures
• work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• plan and organise work
• conduct workplace communication
• carry out measurements and calculations
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• handle steelfixing materials
• use steelfixing tools and equipment
• cut and bend materials using oxy-LPG equipment
• place and fix reinforcement materials
• arc weld reinforcement steel
• machine-cut reinforcement materials
• apply reinforcement schedule
• apply workplace health and safety requirements, policies and procedures

Fire System Design traineeship addresses the needs of fire systems designers who prepare detailed technical designs and documentation for water-based fire suppression systems and/or fire detection and occupant warning systems. At the core level, trainees will learn to:

• define the scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects
• research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements
• research and evaluate fire system technologies and components
• apply Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures, policies and procedures in the construction industry

They will also choose elective units to specialise in water-based systems, detection and warning systems or annual certification processes.

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic Services design or Operations) reflects the role of experienced plumbing service operators with advanced technical skills and/or responsibility for project design and supervision. Trainees will learn skills common to the plumbing industry, including:

• establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• read and interpret plans and specifications
• carry out work-based risk control processes
• estimate and cost work
• access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
• design and size sanitary drainage systems
• design and size stormwater drainage systems
• design and size consumer gas installations
• design and size sanitary plumbing systems
• design and size heated and cold-water services and systems

Trainees can select from two streams: Operations* or Hydraulic services design (* must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body prior to commencement)

Certificate IV in Hydraulic consultants are responsible for designing hydraulic components and systems that meet client requirements and help in effective water management in domestic, commercial and industry contexts.  Hydraulic design trainees may learn to:

• Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Carry out work-based risk control processes
• Estimate and cost work
• Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
• Design and size sanitary drainage systems
• Design and size stormwater drainage systems
• Design and size consumer gas installations
• Design and size sanitary plumbing systems
• Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems
• Produce 2-D architectural drawings using design software
• Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems
• Design vacuum sewerage systems
• Design residential fire sprinkler systems
• Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems
• Design compressed air systems
• Design and size roof drainage systems

To undertake work as a plumbing contractor or plumbing service operator with advanced technical skills and/or responsibility for project design and supervision in domestic or commercial context, trainees may learn to:

• Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Carry out work-based risk control processes
• Estimate and cost work
• Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry
• Design and size sanitary drainage systems
• Design and size stormwater drainage systems
• Design and size consumer gas installations
• Design and size sanitary plumbing systems
• Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems
• Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances
• Service Type A gas appliances
• Install, commission and service Type B gas appliances
• Install, commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices
• Install, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

CPCr9.0 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package includes the following qualifications which support apprenticeship and traineeship pathways:

Apprenticeships

• CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting
• CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
• CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
• CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling
• CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
• CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
• CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
• CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery
• CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry
• CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
• CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
• CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection
• CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Traineeships

• CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting
• CPC30420 Certificate III in Demolition
• CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging
• CPC30920 Certificate III in Scaffolding
• CPC31120 Certificate III in Steelfixing
• CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
• CPC32920 Certificate III in Construction Crane Operations
• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction *
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
• CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
• CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services *
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
• CPC50520 Diploma of Fire Systems Design
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)

CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction*
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)*
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Manager)*

A candidate undertaking the above traineeships must have at least two years’ relevant experience working in the building and construction industry and have access to a building site.

CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services – (Operations)*

A candidate must hold a Certificate III in Plumbing or be authorised to undertake plumbing work by an Australian regulator/licensing body.

Note: There are no entry requirements for the hydraulic services design pathway.

On successful completion of the relevant qualification

• parties may apply to the Commissioner for Vocational Training for completion of the apprenticeship/traineeship prior to the nominal completion date of the training contract or;
• Training Services NSW may issue letters from the Commissioner to both parties inviting them to consider competency based completion if it has received advice from the training organisation that the apprentice or trainee is eligible to receive their qualification.

Download a Request for Competency Based Completion form.

Apprentices employed under the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020, Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020 and Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 are able to progress through the apprenticeship on the achievement of competencies rather than time served.

The rate of progress is based on the nominal term of direct entry or advanced entry (where the apprentice holds a lower level qualification specified in the VTO) into the apprenticeship.

For information on the competency based progression model and the rates of progress, see below.

Note: Competency based progression (CBP) applies to apprentices employed under any award that incorporates CBP provisions - for more information see Industrial arrangements.
Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 48 months - direct entry
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 42 months - reduced from nominal term of 48 months where the apprentice holds a relevant lower-level qualification as specified in the Vocational Training Order.
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 36 months - direct entry
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

Apprenticeships with a full-time nominal term of 30 months - reduced from nominal term of 36 months where the apprentice holds a relevant lower-level qualification as specified in the Vocational Training Order.
The rate of progress will be determined as follows:

The Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 (Plumbing Award) includes provisions for Peak Sports Apprenticeships.

A Peak Sports Apprenticeship is an apprenticeship where the apprentice is a peak athlete under contract to one of the peak sports bodies identified by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). More information about peak sports apprenticeships, including a list of peak sports bodies, is available from Schedule H of the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020.

The Award specifies the obligations of employers of peak sports apprentices. Training will be undertaken through a combination of full-time and part-time work over a contract term of no more than six years.

Applications to establish a peak sports apprenticeship must be supported by evidence that the apprentice is under contract as a peak athlete to a peak sports body. Before an apprenticeship application can be approved, the Commissioner must be satisfied that the parties have the capacity and commitment to satisfy the requirements of the apprenticeship and meet their obligations under the Training Plan.

Applications under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 to establish an apprenticeship or traineeship, whether full-time, part-time or school based will not be approved unless the Commissioner for Vocational Training is satisfied that appropriate industrial arrangements are in place.

Apprentices may be employed under the following awards:

• Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020*
• Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020*
• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020*
• Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020

*Competency Based Progression applies to apprentices employed under this award.

Trainees may be employed under the following awards:

• Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020
• Joinery and Building Trades Award 2020
• Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020
• Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020
• Timber Industry Award 2020
• Mobile Hiring Crane Award 2020

All private sector employers and employees in New South Wales are covered by the national industrial relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission (the Commission). The industrial instrument that applies is a national (modern) award or a current enterprise agreement registered with the Commission. Further information is available from the Fair Work Ombudsman by telephoning 13 13 94 or via their website.

Apprenticeships

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting
• CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
• CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
• CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
• CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
• CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
• CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery
• CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
• CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

Traineeships

The following qualifications are suitable for delivery in schools:

• CPC20120 Certificate II in Construction
• CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

For further information on the delivery of training for school based part-time apprenticeships, refer to Training Arrangements.

This model is only available to those students participating in the School-based Apprenticeship (SBA) Educational Pathways Program (EPP). This allows students at participating public schools to commence a SBA between Term 4, Year 11 and the first week of Term 1, Year 12.

Participants are required to undertake 50% of the normal SBA Stage 1 requirements, and in return, are able to accrue two units of credit to the HSC and 6 months credit to their apprenticeship. See Guidelines for further information and eligibility.

The following pathways are available:

• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
• CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing

The requirements of the Home Building Act 1989 apply to occupations within the construction sector, including working under the supervision of a licence holder.

Vocational Training Orders marked with a hash #

For apprenticeship or traineeship vocations marked with a hash #, apprentices or trainees may not be engaged in Residential Building and Specialist Work except:

1. As an employee of an individual, partnership or corporation that is the holder of contractor licence pursuant to Sections 4, 12 and 13 of the Home Building Act 1989; or.
2. Under the supervision and subject to the direction of the holder of an endorsed contractor licence; (a contractor licence with a supervisor endorsement) OR supervisor certificate corresponding to the work being performed pursuant to Division 2 of the Home Building Act 1989. A licence number is required to be placed on the Training Plan Proposal (TPP) and the Training Plan (TP).

Note: 

• The definition of Residential Building Work and Dwelling, as well as what is excluded from Residential Building Work, are set out in Schedule 1 of the Home Building Act 1989.
• Specialist Work means any plumbing work, drainage work, gasfitting work or electrical wiring work (regardless of the building sector) as defined by the Home Building Act 1989.

High risk workplace activities

Workers or businesses involved in carrying out high risk activities in the workplace may be subject to specific licences or work restrictions governed by Safework NSW. This is applicable to all apprenticeship and traineeship vocations where work or business activity is governed by regulatory requirements pursuant to Part 4.5 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. Advice and instructions provided by Safe Work NSW licences and registrations should be followed.

High risk workplace activities may include:

• operating vehicles, machinery and equipment such as chainsaws, cranes, forklifts, booms, hoists, scaffolding components, power tools and earthmoving machinery
• driving or transporting of machinery and equipment on public roads
• working with asbestos
• using pressure equipment
• storing or using explosive materials
• undertaking traffic control
• working in confined spaces
• undertaking excavation work
• working at heights
• working with dangerous goods or hazardous materials
• working with electricity

Age requirements and NSW Codes of Practice may also apply, and may include:

• Safework Code of Practice for construction work
• Safework Code of Practice for managing the risk of falls in housing construction
• Safework Code of Practice for managing the risks of plant in the workplace

Further information is available from:

• NSW Fair Trading
• NSW Office of Heritage and the Environment
• SafeWork NSW
• COVID Safety Plans

For registered training providers who can deliver apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications go to training.gov.au.

A list of training organisations which are in contract with the NSW Department of Education to be paid for the delivery of the training is here.

When developing training plans, registered training organisations should ensure that the training program satisfies the qualification packaging requirements and, at the same time, reflects the nature of the business. Training plans should be customised so that the workplace activities support and align with the qualification units of competency.

On 1 January 2015 the NSW Government introduced new fee arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training (VET). Under Smart and Skilled, all apprenticeship and most traineeship qualifications are subsidised. For a full list of all the qualifications refer to the current NSW Skills List. Information on the types and levels of subsidies can be found in the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy. Training for existing-worker trainees is not subsidised.

Training Services NSW and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) transition arrangements are aligned.

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may commence training in either the new or superseded qualification but must meet the requirements of ASQA. For more information refer to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition.

A copy of each Vocational Training order is available for inspection on this internet site below or at any Training Services Regional Offices of the NSW Department of Education.