CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction

This qualification suits:

• School students, school leavers and new entrants to construction
• People seeking a pre-apprenticeship pathway
• Anyone wanting foundation trade skills

The CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction is an introductory qualification designed to build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to begin a career in the building and construction industry. Participants gain an understanding of workplace health and safety, communication, teamwork, sustainability, construction materials, hand and power tools, and basic construction activities through practical, hands-on learning.

The qualification consists of 11 units of competency (8 core and 3 elective units) and provides a broad introduction to the construction industry while developing employability skills valued by employers.

Units of competency cover skills such as:

• Working safely and applying WHS requirements in the construction industry.
• Using and maintaining construction tools, equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Planning and organising work, including undertaking basic estimating and costing activities.
• Completing a basic construction project using practical construction techniques.
• Communicating effectively and working collaboratively in a construction workplace.
• Carrying out basic measurements, calculations and levelling procedures used in construction.
• Developing an understanding of sustainable work practices and expectations within the construction industry.

This qualification is delivered face-to-face and combines theoretical knowledge and understanding with practical, hands-on training and assessment activities.

Training is delivered through block release attendance at MBA Training’s Skills Centre in Fyshwick, providing learners with structured opportunities to develop and apply their skills in a practical training environment.

Block release training

Training is generally delivered in blocks of consecutive training days, allowing learners to focus on theory, practical activities and assessment tasks within a structured training period.

To enrol, you’ll need to:

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) — if you don’t have one, create it at https://www.usi.gov.au/
• Have the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills required to undertake training and assessment at a Certificate I level

Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the funding arrangements supporting your enrolment. This may include requirements relating to residency, citizenship, visa status, employment status, school enrolment status, or other government funding eligibility criteria.

Where applicable, MBA Training will assess your eligibility for the relevant funding program prior to enrolment.

CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction provides a foundation for people wanting to explore a career in the construction industry. It develops essential skills in workplace safety, communication, construction tools, materials and basic construction activities.

On successful completion, you may choose to progress into further construction training, including:

• CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• A construction trade apprenticeship

Such as carpentry, bricklaying, wall and floor tiling, or other building trades.

• Entry-level roles

Such as a construction worker or trades assistant, depending on employer requirements and further workplace experience.

After gaining your Certificate I, you can further enhance your skills with the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways, which can support progression into more advanced construction training.

On successful completion, you will be issued with the Nationally Recognised CPC10126 Certificate I in Construction Pathway. Those who complete individual units will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units achieved.

You will need to provide:

• your own work safe clothing
• appropriate safety footwear suitable for working on a construction site and
• personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, and hearing protection.