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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

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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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Cert III in Carpentry CPC30220

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Take the next step in your career. 

Gain new skills, understand updated regulations and learn how to run your business better with our flexible training, custom-built for industry professionals.

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15 Oct
Psychosocial Hazards

Learn about the key psychosocial hazards specific to the construction industry.

19 Oct
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates and quotations for construction works.

19 Oct
CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.

19 Oct
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Admin)

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation and administration of building contracts.

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Apprentice success stories

Awards HIA members Inspiration Projects
Fresh start
After leaving behind a career as a paramedic, Sam Spencer took a bold leap into carpentry - a move that led to HIA’s 2025 Australian Apprentice of the Year.
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An apprentice who's a world record-breaking lifesaver goes viral
During his recent apprenticeship through HIA, a South Australian carpenter smashed a world record and earned millions of views.
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Apprentice Awards Financial planning People
Go figure!
Changing his career path from studying finance to taking on an apprenticeship was undoubtedly the right move for Hobart’s Oliver Burnell. His skill, determination and passion for advocacy are just some traits that won him the 2024...
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The difference maker
Start with originality and imagination. Now add in problem-solving skills and a commitment to change and you have a future leader. Beth Mercieca, the 2023 HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice winner, embodies all of the above and...
Jun 23
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Awards Apprentice Business operations People
The apprentice
Winner of HIA’s Australian Apprentice of the Year award in 2008, Scott Mouthaan has achieved much more than he ever expected.
May 23
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Apprentice Awards Wellbeing
A life less ordinary
Just over a decade ago, Ruairi Taylor won the HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice award. At the time, he had no idea this would be the beginning of his biggest adventure.
Jul 22
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Awards Apprentice
One big adventure
Jake Blokker capped off his unique apprenticeship by being named the 2020 HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice, but he’s determined it’s just the beginning of a rewarding building career.
May 20
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Apprentice Awards
2019 HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice
NSW apprentice Thomas Payton has been awarded the prestigious 2019 HIA Jim Brookes Australian Apprentice for his excellent work ethic.
Feb 20
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