Our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs are designed to give you the skills and knowledge to hit the ground running in your chosen trade and impress your new employer. The Certificate I and II qualifications are aimed at candidates seeking to enter the workforce or to change careers.
The courses can be undertaken in various delivery models including our VET in Schools and Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamps, but all contain both theory and practical training and assessment. For more information on each course, click the links below.
For eligible participants, funding is available for these programs through the State Government Certificate III Guarantee and VETiS Funding Programs. For more information on funding and eligibility, see our Funding Page.
At Gold Coast Trades College, we don’t just deliver training — we prepare you for real work. Our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs are built around real job outcomes, with hands-on learning in industry-standard workshops, trainers who have worked in the trades, and strong connections with local employers. You’ll be supported in a welcoming, down-to-earth environment where you’re treated as an individual, not just a number. From day one, our focus is on helping you gain confidence, build practical skills, and take the next step into employment or an apprenticeship.
Great place to start towards an apprenticeship with the trades. The staff are the best!
Great trainers and great training facilities.
Great place to learn all trades and skills you need for the workforce. The instructors are all super helpful.
Completed my Cert II Electrotechnology with GCTC, had so much support the entire time which made completely the course a breeze. Couldn't recommend more.
