Ready 4 Construction gives you the basic skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in the construction industry. The course is ideal for applicants still at school (preferably in Year 12) who have an interest in the construction industry.

R4C runs for every week during school terms, generally attending a site based training school and undertaking online learning on alternating weeks.

This course is funded by Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Business and Training.

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You are not guaranteed a job or apprenticeship, however you are trained in resume writing, job applications and interview techniques that may assist you in a career path in construction.

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(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work. The unit requires the person to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others. It covers identifying and orally reporting common construction hazards, understanding basic risk control measures, and identifying procedures for responding to potential incidents and emergencies. It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others. The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and organise basic work tasks on a construction site.

(E) – Elective

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic measurements and calculations to determine task and material requirements in a construction work environment.

(E) – Elective

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and specifications relevant to construction operations at a basic level.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare a basic estimate of material, labour and costs for a construction project.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely handle and store commonly used construction materials manually or in preparation for mechanical handling.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely select and use basic construction tools and equipment.

(C) – Core Unit (compulsory)

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake a basic construction project using basic tools, equipment and materials.

(E) – Elective

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with other workers in a construction workplace environment.