The Forest High School

Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best

Telephone02 9451 5111

Emailtheforest-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Construction

The skills and work experience gained in this course can lead directly to work in the construction industry. 

Students gain a NSW WorkCover construction induction certificate plus a nationally recognised qualification.

Working in the construction industry involves:

  • constructing buildings
  • modifying buildings
  • contracting  
  • designing buildings
  • measuring materials and sites
  • communicating with clients

Samples of occupations students can aim for in the construction industry:

  • building
  • bricklaying
  • carpentry
  • concreting
  • glazing
  • joinery
  • roofing
  • shop fitting
  • tiling
  • painting and decorating