Build job-ready skills for the construction industry
Delivered by MRAEL, this Skilling Queenslanders for Work construction program provides practical, hands‑on training designed to help participants build foundational skills, confidence and real‑world experience for entry‑level roles in the construction industry.
Offered at no cost to eligible participants, the program is delivered locally in a supportive learning environment that helps people take their first step toward work or further training.
Hands‑on construction training aligned to entry‑level industry skills
Nationally recognised Certificate I in Construction
Coordinated work experience to build real‑world site exposure
Job readiness and confidence building, including safe work practices
Supportive, locally delivered training to help overcome barriers
What you’ll learn and how the course works
This Certificate I in Construction program combines practical training and real‑world experience to help participants build foundational skills and confidence for entry‑level construction work. Delivered locally by MRAEL through the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, the course structure is designed to support job readiness while keeping learning hands‑on and accessible.
Qualification
Certificate I in Construction
Cost
No cost for eligible participants
Duration
10 weeks
Training structure
Practical, hands‑on training three days per week
Work experience
Two weeks work experience to build real on‑site exposure