Be part of building Australia with nationally recognised qualifications and training in the building and construction industry.

Starting your career? We offer a variety of job-ready training and Apprenticeships to launch you into a thriving construction career, a Building and Construction Apprenticeship can be undertaken at any age so whether you are a school leaver or in the workforce and wanting to try something new our courses can take you there.

Already in the industry? Grow your business or step up in your career with diplomas and more that will cement you as a recognised and qualified specialist in your industry. Upskill and go further than you thought you could. Qualify for your QBCC Builders or Contractors License and stop turning away potential clients.

Specialist trade skills in building and construction are becoming more popular as the focus on the infrastructure of Australia grows. Foundation Training Australia (FTA) has courses designed to help students to get to know this flourishing industry with practical building and construction training and on-site work experience. Our building and construction courses cover everything from reading plans and taking measurements to advanced expertise necessary to provide advisory, administrative and management services for the construction of a range of building projects, including high-rise and complex structures. Have your experience recognised with RPL so you can get your qualification faster, less study time and the recognition you deserve for your level of skills.* Funding options are available such as Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) for a variety of courses*

Why go to University when you can earn whilst you learn.  The construction industry offers many career opportunities with the demand for specialist trade skills on the rise.

*Eligibility Applies

There is an increasing demand for specialist building and construction skills in Australia as the focus on infrastructure continues to grow. The wider building and construction sector employs approximately 1,125,200 persons (ABS seasonally adjusted data), which accounts for 8.6 per cent of the total workforce. Over the past five years, employment in the industry has increased by 6.7 per cent. Enrolling in our building and construction courses can be your pathway into this flourishing industry with a diverse range of possibilities and career opportunities.

At FTA, we are committed to providing you with real and relevant building and construction training to make sure you have the skills, knowledge and experience you need to establish roots in the industry. Many graduates who complete a building and construction qualification or trade apprenticeship go on to commence a full-time position in the industry or start building businesses of their own. Our building and construction courses can guide you towards a wide range of professions, including:

• Construction Labourer
• Carpenter
• Concreter
• Construction Waterproofer
• Tiler or Drywall Plasterer
• Site Manager
• Site Foreman
• Supervisor
• Builder (medium-rise or open licence)
• Estimator

Our building and construction courses are aimed at anyone looking to cultivate a career in construction. Whether you’re just starting out or hoping to further your professional development, our flexible study options equip you with all the tools you need to enter the building and construction industry with confidence. Combine your love of building, infrastructure and construction with a nationally recognised qualification.

Have you ever hesitated when it comes to learning? Maybe you’ve started a course and felt that you had no support. So many people can be unsure about how to get the most out of their education. At FTA, we believe that you should be able to learn in inspiring and innovative ways. That’s why we offer flexible delivery methods so you can study building and construction in the way that works best for you.

Our highly-experienced team of industry experts will give you the guidance you need to nurture and grow your success. If you’re better on the tools than on a computer, we’ve got your back with workbooks and on-site training. It means less time off the tools and more time focused on practical skills to complete your qualification in building and construction. Recognition of prior learning may also be an option. If you’ve got a tonne of industry experience then you can use this to fast-track your qualification. Ask us to check your eligibility.

The time it takes for successful completion of your building and construction qualification will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks, which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it. Theory may be assessed online or via workbook while practical assessment will be conducted at your place of work.

We ensure that your personal ambitions are fueled and developed throughout your learning journey. You’ll get first-hand experience and gain practical knowledge to springboard you into an exciting career within the building and construction industry. Re-shape and re-imagine your world with our specialist building and construction courses and become a qualified builder today.