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Planning a renovation or managing a small building project? This practical short course is your fast track to understanding construction plans and safety essentials, without committing to formal trade training.
Delivered flexibly through a combination of self-paced online learning and face-to-face sessions, this course helps you build confidence in reading and interpreting building plans, understanding symbols and layouts, and applying key safety principles. You’ll explore how to identify risks, follow current Work, Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, and translate 2D drawings into real-world spaces.
Whether you're a homeowner, DIY enthusiast or simply curious about how buildings come together, this course will equip you with practical knowledge to support your next project. No tools or trade experience required.
Details
Cost
$330
Course no.
XA-TS04
Duration
12 hours (2 evening classes, plus 3 hours online learning)
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Location
CIT Bruce
Dates
Multiple start dates throughout the year
Eligibility and entry requirements
To enrol in this course, you must be aged 17 years or older, and be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
- the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy.
What you will learn
- How to read and interpret building plans and specifications.
- Common symbols and terminology used in construction drawings.
- Basics of spatial awareness and translating plans into real-world context.
- Key WHS principles and legislation for small-scale projects.
- Risk identification and safety planning for home renovations.
- How to apply safety requirements when overseeing building tasks.
Who this course is for
- Homeowners planning renovations or managing their own building projects.
- DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in learning construction basics.
- Anyone wanting to understand building plans and safety without formal trade training.
- Community members curious about how buildings come together.
Enrol in an upcoming session
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How to enrol
- Review the course information
- Check the course delivery mode, entry requirements, and any prerequisites (if applicable).
- Choose your session
- Select your preferred course date and time from the available options.
- Review the terms and conditions
- Make sure you read and understand the enrolment terms before registering.
- Complete the registration form
- Fill out the Eventbrite form on the course page.
- Hint: If you’re registering multiple participants from the same organisation, you'll need to enter details for each person.
- Submit and confirm your enrolment
- After submitting the completed form, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
- If your course requires proof of identity or other documents, further instructions will be provided to help you finalise your enrolment.
Why study a CIT short course?
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Get hands-on from day one and learn by doing. Our short courses are built for people who want real results, not just theory.
Taught by industry experts
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