SSDIS01008

SSDIS01008 - Introduction to Construction Skill Set

This skill set will give you an introduction to working in construction, teaching you safety and accuracy in planning for, setting up and beginning a construction project. You will learn to use tools and equipment safely and the rules and procedures for safe work on site, plus you will work on a construction project, ready to add to your portfolio.

This course is ideal as a start to a building and construction pathway, building the basic safety skills for wet trades, plumbing, carpentry and joinery.

Course Information:

Duration: 2 weeks
Days: Monday – Friday
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 29.09.2025 - 10.10.2025
Delivery Location: ATEC Lonsdale Skill Centre, 5 Refinery Road, Lonsdale SA 5160

Entry Requirements:

Participants MUST:

Have the physical ability to undertake construction-related tasks.
Have the ability to read, write and understand basic English and carry out basic mathematical calculations
Be able to commit to the course duration and time commitment.
Students will be required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy (LLN) Quiz prior to attending the training course

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, an individual must at the time the course commences:

Identify as a First Nations person
Live or work in South Australia
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or an eligible visa holder
Be aged 16 years or over and not enrolled at school.

Fees:

Fee Free for those who meet the eligibility criteria. To learn if you are eligible for this course, please refer to the eligibility criteria above.
Fee: $294.50
Concession Fee: $95

Learner Requirements

Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI). Apply for an USI
Provision of Australian legal photo identification for enrolment purposes

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):

To be supplied by the participant:

Safety boots (steel cap)
Safety glasses
Work pants (work shorts accepted)
Long-sleeved shirt (for WHS reasons, please don’t wear excessively loose clothing)
High visibility vest (high visibility shirt/jumper is acceptable. Please ensure no drawstring on the jumper for WHS reasons.)
Sun protection is required.

Assessment:

There are theory and practical training, and assessment components to this course. Skills will be trained and assessed at ATEC Lonsdale

Units:

Core Units:

CPCCOM1012	Work effectively and sustainably in the Construction Industry
CPCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCVE1011	Undertake a basic construction project
CPCCWHS2001	Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2012	Work safely at heights
CPCCCM2005	Use construction tools and equipment

Outcome:

Upon successful completion of all requirements of this course, learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the units of competency that have been successfully achieved.