52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)
Explore diverse trades and expand your horizons
Dive into brick and block laying, solid plastering, tiling, and wall/ceiling lining with this comprehensive course.
Gain the skills employers seek in mortar trades apprentices. Open the door to a career where everything is covered.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more
Overview
Campuses Rockingham
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
Many trades in the building industry revolve around structural work that is essential but largely out of sight. The mortar trades, also called finishing trades, include all you can see, such as brick and blocklaying, solid plastering, wall and floor tiling and wall and ceiling lining. This course allows you to get a taste of each of these trades, plus the safety and building constriction industry basic tool knowledge to begin a career in mortar trades.
Study in specialist facilities
Rockingham campus features modern workshops with tools and equipment you will find on any work site. Demonstration areas include spaces where entire formwork and housing can be built, with special wet areas dedicated to solid plastering, ceiling and tiling applications, plumbing pit, gas and electrical stages. Our timber workshop includes multiple lathes and saws for large scale construction.
- constructing and repairing walls, arches, foundations, and partitions
- levelling and covering surfaces
- basic wall tiling and concreting
- interpreting plans
- measuring
- calculating the right amount of materials for the job
- working with scaffolding safely at heights
- workplace health and safety
- Able to use plans to measure and follow instructions
- Able to do basic maths calculations
- Physical fitness to allow for moving equipment on site
- Can communicate well with customers and other tradespeople on site
- Attention to detail
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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| ASBAWA201 Practice asbestos awareness in the construction industry | $12.96 | $3.84 | $21.50 |
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry | $25.92 | $7.68 | $20.50 |
| CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work | $25.92 | $7.68 | $20.50 |
| CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication | $25.92 | $7.68 | $20.50 |
| CPCCOM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations | $25.92 | $7.68 | $20.50 |
| CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications | $51.84 | $15.36 | $30.25 |
| CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | $51.84 | $15.36 | $32.25 |
| CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $9.72 | $2.88 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$25.92 | $7.68 | $16.25 |
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$25.92 | $7.68 | $19.25 |
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$25.92 | $7.68 | $0.00 |
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$178.20 | $52.80 | $47.25 |
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$38.88 | $11.52 | $34.50 |
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$38.88 | $11.52 | $22.50 |
Indicative fees and charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers.