🧱 CPC10120 – Certificate I in Construction

Build Your Foundation — Begin Your Career in Australia’s Construction Industry

The Australian construction sector continues to thrive, offering robust career opportunities for both domestic and international students. If you’re new to the industry and eager to learn the basics, the CPC10120 – Certificate I in Construction is your perfect entry point.

Delivered by Australian Skills Asian Colleges, this course equips students with the essential knowledge and practical experience to take their first steps in construction — safely, confidently, and competently. It’s ideal for Vietnamese students looking to start a vocational pathway toward employment or further trade qualifications.

🛠️ Who Is This Course For?

This course is specifically designed for:

• 🎓 School leavers and beginners with no previous construction experience

• 🧑‍🔧 Career changers interested in a trade or technical field

• 👷‍♂️ Migrants looking to build a career in Australia’s skilled labour market

• 🔨 Future apprentices preparing for Certificate III trade training

The CPC10120 is hands-on, introductory, and focused on real-world practical skills with an emphasis on safety and tool use.

📘 Course Overview

This nationally recognised qualification offers training in the following:

• 🔧 Basic use of hand and power tools

• 🧱 Introduction to construction materials, bricklaying, carpentry, and concreting

• 📐 Measuring, marking, and interpreting basic building plans

• 👷 Workplace health and safety procedures (WHS)

• 🧯 Emergency response and hazard identification

• 🧾 Site preparation and manual handling

• 💬 Communication and teamwork on construction sites

The course also includes White Card training, which is mandatory for working on construction sites in Australia.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify roles and responsibilities on a construction site

• Select and safely use appropriate tools and equipment

• Prepare materials and assist with routine construction tasks

• Read simple site documentation and follow verbal instructions

• Work safely around other tradespeople and in team settings

• Apply basic environmental sustainability practices on-site

This foundational knowledge sets students up for further study in:

• Certificate II in Construction Pathways

• Certificate III in Carpentry, Plumbing, Bricklaying, etc.

• Apprenticeships in various trades

💼 Career Opportunities

While this course alone does not qualify you as a licensed tradesperson, it prepares you for:

• 🧰 Entry-level construction labour roles

• 🏗️ Pre-apprenticeship programs

• 👷‍♂️ General site support or assistant roles

• 📚 Further studies in Certificate II/III trade qualifications

It’s an excellent way to demonstrate commitment and readiness to employers who offer apprenticeship placements or internships in skilled trades.

🌏 Why This Course is Perfect for Vietnamese Students

• ✅ No prior experience required

• 🌉 Acts as a bridge to higher-level vocational training

• 💼 Develops workplace English and communication skills

• 🧠 Blends theory with hands-on practice — perfect for tactile learners

• 🛂 Suitable for international students seeking long-term career pathways

• 📈 Provides clear stepping stones toward PR-eligible trades in the future

For Vietnamese students new to Australia, this is a safe, accessible, and affordable way to enter the construction industry.

🎓 Why Choose Australian Skills Asian Colleges?

• 👷 Purpose-built training workshops with real tools and materials

• 👨‍🏫 Trainers with years of field experience

• 🧾 White Card certification included

• 🌐 Bilingual support available (including Vietnamese)

• 🔁 Clear pathway to Certificate III trades and apprenticeships

• 🛠️ Industry-aligned curriculum to ensure job readiness

Whether you’re preparing for an apprenticeship or simply exploring your interests, our trainers will support you every step of the way.

🏁 Conclusion

The CPC10120 – Certificate I in Construction is more than just an introduction — it’s a launchpad. It gives you the confidence, skills, and support needed to pursue a career in one of Australia’s most essential and stable industries. Start small, build big — your future in construction begins here.

Apply today and lay the first brick of your professional future.