10 Construction Safety Degree Programs in Australia

All people performing construction work in Victoria require proof that they have completed a general OHS construction induction course for the industry. This course meets the requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 and allows workers to be registered with WorkSafe.

The Course in Civil Construction Pathway is a short course targeted at new entrants to the civil construction sector who need training to fill entry-level roles. It also offers the opportunity for those already working in the sector to switch trades. The course builds relevant skills to ensure learners are job-ready.

The Civil Construction Excavator Operations program, spanning 40 hours, equips participants with essential knowledge and skills for secure and efficient excavator operation. From initial preparation and planning to shutdown procedures, this comprehensive training ensures proficiency. Gain the expertise needed to excel in excavator operations and enhance your construction career.

If you are an aspiring or working tradesperson, our Certificate IV in Building and Construction is your foundation for success. This is your first step toward starting your own business in the construction industry and preparing for the builders registration.

If you feel you’re ready to tackle bigger and more rewarding challenges in the construction industry and start your own building business, then our Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) will help get you there. With a nationally-recognised qualification, you will potentially be able to pursue roles such as.

Gain a competitive advantage by being the apprentice every tradesman hopes for, and increase your employment prospects. This qualification covers the basic skills and knowledge required to work in a primary trade within the construction industry. Develop your understanding of building and be exposed to common scenarios you'll experience on the job in this pre-apprenticeship course.

Explore our 40-hour program, 'Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations,' designed to equip you with the expertise to safely operate skid steer loaders. This comprehensive course covers everything from preparation and planning to shutdown procedures, ensuring your proficiency in this essential skill.

Diploma in Built Environment from the corporate high-rise to the suburban apartment complex and everything in between, they all start from the ground up. And so does our Diploma in Built Environment. You will build the foundational skills needed to excel in a range of roles in the construction industry.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a glazier in both residential and commercial settings. In this qualification, you will learn how to manufacture, process, and install various types of glass and aluminum products. You will learn how to cut glass by hand, process glass with basic machines, perform reglazes, provide first aid, and make measurements and calculations relevant to the industry.

Put your skills to use and become a specialist in the wall and floor tiling trade. This sought-after trade qualification is suited to someone with an eye for detail and creativity. Tilers work in both the domestic and commercial sectors. You will use a variety of skills to install tiles and natural stone products. TasTAFE will work with your employer to provide you with the required skills.