The Pathways Hub can help you grow your career in the Canberra construction industry.
You’ll be able to:
- find training opportunities
- connect with employers
- change your career path in construction.
A shopfront will open in the city in early 2026. You’ll be able to walk in and get personalised support.
Programs
Start your career in construction with free, hands-on training.
The programs build practical skills, deliver nationally recognised units and include work experience on ACT Government projects.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Construction Induction Program
A supported pathway into construction for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What you’ll study
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (CPCWHS1001)
- Prevent crystalline silica exposure (NAT10830001)
- Identify and report asbestos containing materials (NAT11084001)
- Work safely at heights (RIIWHS204E)
- Operate elevated work platforms up to 11meters (CPCCCM3001)
Course details
- Start: 9 June 2026
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Days: Tuesday to Thursday
- Delivery: Classroom, practical training, site visits and employer engagement
- Cost: Free
Work experience
Includes 3 days of work experience on an ACT Government project.
Information session
- 27 May 2026, 10 am
- CIT Bruce Campus
- Register: iCBRPathwaysHub@act.gov.au
Register your interest in this program
Fee-Free Construction Taster Program
Build core skills for entry into the construction industry.
What you’ll study
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (CPCWHS1001)
- Prevent crystalline silica exposure (NAT10830001)
- Identify and report asbestos containing materials (NAT11084001)
- Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (CPCCWHS2001)
- Carry out measurements and calculations (CPCCOM1015)
- Undertake a basic construction project (CPCCVE1011)
- Handle construction materials (CPCCCM2004)
Course details
- Start: 29 July 2026
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Days: Wednesday to Friday
- Delivery: Classroom, practical training, site visits and employer engagement
- Cost: Free
Eligibility
You must meet CIT Fee-Free requirements.
Work experience
Includes 5 days of work experience on an ACT Government project.
Information session
- 1 July 2026, 10 am
- CIT Bruce Campus
- Register: iCBRPathwaysHub@act.gov.au
Register your interest in this program
Who we work with
Our partners help us deliver services through the Pathways Hub