For schools
For schools
HIA youthBuild is a fun, interactive and FREE program for your students to gain practical experience in different areas of the construction industry.
It’s easy for you and your students to take part! Just choose a lead teacher and get in touch with our youthBuild Officer.
What you need to do
Step 1: Nominate a lead teacher
The lead teacher can deliver the learning program in-school with the support of a youthBuild officer. This must be approved prior by the principal. However, the program can also be managed through multiple classrooms with a Year 9-10 coordinator as lead and the teachers.
The lead teacher may apply to coordinate a project in-school that complements the delivery of the learning program with support of a youthBuild officer. A project is best delivered alongside or at the completion of the learning program and must be approved prior to commencement by the school principal.
Step 2: Contact HIA youthBuild
Get in touch with a youthBuild project officer via youthbuild.tas@hia.com.au, 03 6230 4600 or by filling out the contact form on this page.
They will discuss your circumstances and supply resources that allow the school to initiate the program.
Step 3: Deliver the learning program
Your HIA youthBuild project officer will contact your school principal and teacher/s to organise your delivery of the learning program. This will include information on the lesson resources, possible mentorship, relevant industry knowledge, and individual support.
Step 4: Students may then apply for project funding
Students within the youthBuild learning program can complete a proposal to HIA for a funded project. This student-led initiative will be coordinated by the lead teacher and a HIA youthBuild officer will provide support with proposal documentations, report templates, and industry context. All schools participating in youthBuild projects are expected at a minimum to provide permissions for data collection and photographs.
HIA will assist schools looking to complete projects through the approval process, any logistics, materials, supports, and scheduling requirements to maximise the learning outcomes for students.
Application forms & project resources
Please fill in the following form to connect with your youthBuild Project Officer, download project application forms and instructional resources.
Frequently asked questions
Each school will receive a unit of study that is available on CANVAS or direct from HIA for teachers to access. This is fully funded for schools to participate in and resourced for efficient delivery.
Schools will gain further access to training opportunities delivered by negotiation with HIA youthBuild, for example:
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCWHS1001)
This program is timetabled and delivered on campus by qualified trainers to participating students.
A range of hands-on learning initiatives and projects include but are not limited to the following trades:
- Carpentry and joinery
- Bricklaying
- Landscaping, design, plastering, and
- Finishing trades (painting, tiling).
One of the unexpected successes of our youthBuild Project was the high level of community engagement. While the focus was on developing woodworking skills, the project became a catalyst. Students not only built furniture and other woodworking items, they also contributed to local organisations like churches and elderly homes, gaining a stronger sense of social responsibility and connection.Jake, Head Teacher (Kings Meadows High School)
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