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Careers and learning

Discover how you can get started with our apprenticeships or develop your career through our diverse range of industry-related training courses

Careers and learning

Discover how you can get started with our apprenticeships or develop your career through our diverse range of industry-related training courses

Whether you're at the start of your career and want to learn everything about the building trade or if you are looking to expand your skills to run your own business. We can help you with exciting apprenticeships and hundreds of nationally recognised training courses to help you succeed in your future aspirations.

Become part of the emerging and skilled talent of tradespeople to build a better future

Maybe you have just left school and aren't sure what you want to do, then an HIA apprenticeship might be the perfect fit for you. We offer advice on how to get an apprenticeship, what the work will be like, what you get paid and much more. You can hear straight from our apprentices and what they love about working in the building industry.

We want you to not only prosper in your chosen career path but excel in whatever it is that you want to work towards. Take a look at the latest training courses including qualifications in building and construction, diplomas and specialised short courses such as managing your finances and interpreting plans and specifications.

 

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Forge your career in building and construction

The sky's the limit for what you can achieve as a HIA apprentice, whether it's building homes, cabinetmaking and carpentry or painting. Find out where we can take you.

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What apprenticeships do HIA offer

Maybe building dream homes is where your career lies or creating something from scratch with timber. HIA offers a wide range of apprenticeships for you to choose from.

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How to get a builder’s licence

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Why study with HIA

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Get qualified with HIA

Cert IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40120

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Cert IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator) CPC40320

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Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220

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Cert III in Carpentry CPC30211

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Are you eligible for government funding?

There are many types of government funding available for eligible courses. Find out whether you can qualify and start on your journey for further education or to fine-tune your current skills. 

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20 Mar
Wet Area Waterproofing NSW

Enhance your existing knowledge of industry standards relating to product, installation and application in the field of wet area waterproofing.

20 Mar
NCC 2022: Livable Housing

NCC 2022 includes requirements for all houses and apartments to meet new livable housing design requirements. Find out more about these important changes and how they may affect you.

21 Mar
10830NAT Prevent Crystalline Silica Exposure

Silica exposure training will be mandatory for all building and construction workers in ACT from 1 July 2023. This course provides the skills and knowledge to work with silica dust and to implement safe work systems to prevent exposure.

21 Mar
Bushfire Regulations and Construction

This course covers the knowledge and skills required to effectively understand the requirements of building in a bushfire prone area.

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