The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) allows students to progress in various different pathways. Some career paths available after completing this certificate are:
Builder’s Labourer
A builder’s labourer is to assist various tradespeople by completing manual labouring tasks on building and construction sites. The work they do will depend on the type of construction site and the person they are assisting, but could include unloading and carrying materials, or tools and equipment, digging trenches, helping to erect scaffolding, mixing, pouring and spreading concrete, or removing rubble and rubbish. A builder’s labourer needs to be: physically fit, enjoy outdoors and practical work, be able to work as part of a team, be able to follow instructions and be able to work at a constant pace.
Construction Assistant
A construction assistant or also known as a trades assistant, is to assist on building and construction sites by doing a range of manual labouring jobs. Construction workers may specialise by working with particular tradespeople as a trade assistant, such as plastering, bricklaying or carpentry. A construction assistant is required to unload and carry materials, place tools and equipment into position for other workers. Workers are also required to dig trenches and help erect and dismantle scaffolding, ramps and catwalks. They must understand how to mix, pour and spread concrete under supervision and correctly use a wheelbarrow to remove rubble and rubbish. Workers may also need to dismantle small structures in preparation for new construction and if workers have the correct licensing they will be required to operate construction machinery.
If students choose to progress their studies with the Certificate III in Carpentry (apprenticeship) this will open up many more career opportunities including builder, building inspector, leading hand, sub-foreman, foreman and project manager.
As an apprentice or trainee, candidates will enter into a formal training contract with an employer. They will spend most of their time working and learning practical skills of the job and spend time undertaking structured training at Kangan Institute. Candidates will be assessed on their skills and when competent in all modules of the course you will be accredited with a nationally recognised qualification.