In the old days, you picked a profession and did it your whole life. Whether you loved it or hated it didn’t matter; you simply did your job and that was that.
Thankfully, those days are over. We now have choices, and we have the option to switch jobs or try something new.
That’s where the beauty lies in short-term courses for building and construction. You don’t have to invest a heap of time or money to get a taste of the construction industry; you can start off small and build your way up from there.
Let’s go through some of the most popular short-term courses for building and construction, so you can get your foot in the door sooner.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding is profession that requires focus, precision and care. If you enjoy working outdoors and at high elevations, a job as a scaffolder is likely a good fit for you. Scaffold builders are responsible for building and taking down scaffolds and temporary structures for buildings and ship structures.
- How long is the course?
At CTI, you undergo a 5-day Basic Scaffolding course, or 4-days for the Intermediate or Advanced courses. The course itself is 8 hours per day.
Forklift operating
Getting a forklift licence is a goal of many who are starting out in construction or warehouse jobs. Driving a forklift is fun and rewarding, with main responsibilities being loading and unloading material, optimising loads to ensure operational efficiency and identifying damages to vehicles.
- How long is the course?
At CTI, the Forklift training course runs for two days, meaning you can be driving around in a forklift in no time.
Earthmoving
Earthmoving is versatile skill to learn, allowing you to work in fields such as private construction, civil construction, mining and more.
- How long is the course?
The length of training and assessment may vary. You may need an upfront practical/theory assessment only, which can be done on the day or sufficient training to demonstrate competence for the particular item of plant.
Crane operation
Sitting up high in the sky, overlooking the site while welcoming challenges as part of the job: if this sounds like you, then crane operation is another great, short-term course for you.
- How long is the course?
At CTI, you undergo a 4 day course. The course itself is 8 hours per day. All of the training is done at CTI, or offsite training in the case of Derrick crane and Portal boom – CTI has everything required onsite.
For the best short-term construction and building courses that Melbourne has to offer, get in touch with Construction Training International. They’re Victoria’s favourite team in training, helping you get qualified and get out into the workforce sooner. With real-life training facilities, the most dedicated, experienced staff, and affordable rates, CTI give you the training and confidence you need to begin your career path in construction.
