This course is part of the Women in Construction Scholarship pathway supported by the Construction Training Fund (CTF).
The pathway is designed to reduce barriers for women entering, re-entering or changing careers into the building and construction industry.
About the scholarship
Who it supports: Women starting a construction career, returning to work or exploring a new industry direction.
What it includes: Scholarship-funded training, student support services and PPE for scholarship participants.
How applicants progress: Apply through an expression of interest form, with shortlisted applicants invited to complete LLN testing before enrolment.
Entry requirements: Year 10 English and Maths at C grade or equivalent
Where it can lead: Entry-level technical and support roles, including construction administration, estimating, drafting, scheduling and project coordination.
Course overview
This program is designed for women entering or re-entering the construction workforce, including learners interested in technical, administrative and coordination roles rather than trade-only pathways.
Qualification
52922WA Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support
Focus
- Construction industry knowledge
- Workplace safety
- Practical technical support skills
Duration
Students will need to attend campus 5 days per week, Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 2.30pm.
Learners develop construction industry knowledge, workplace safety awareness and practical technical support skills.
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations
- BCSCOR201 Work effectively in building and construction support roles
- BCSCOR202 Apply sustainability principles in building and construction practices
- CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- BCSIND201 Apply building and construction industry information
- BCSIND202 Source and apply information on building and construction processes, materials and equipment
- BCSIND203 Undertake application of building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings
- VU23153 Explore evolving technology and impact on jobs
- BCSTEC201 Use CAD software templates to produce 2D and 3D drawings of buildings and infrastructure
- BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
- BCSEDS201 Undertake basic estimation and costing from contract documents
- BCSEDS203 Assist with building and construction scheduling
The program is structured to help learners build confidence with construction language, documents and workplace expectations while developing skills that can support further training or entry-level roles.
| On-campus delivery starts | 1 February 2027 |
| Course ends | 25 June 2027 |
| Work practice week 1 | 31 May to 4 June 2027 |
| Work practice week 2 | 8 to 11 June 2027 |
| Work practice week 3 | 15 to 18 June 2027 |
Work practice gives learners an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real construction workplace practice.
Work practice is a mandatory part of the course and gives students practical exposure to industry expectations.”
Students will need to complete a minimum of 110 hours of work practice (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day).
Work practice is designed to build confidence, workplace habits, and job-ready experience.
Check Important Dates - Semester 1, 2027 to check Work Practice dates.
To begin the application process, check out the CTF Women in Construction Scholarship page and apply now.