Course Information
Successfully complete this pre-apprenticeship course with Gold Coast Trades College to kickstart your career in the construction industry. Learn skills that will help you to be a valuable member of any construction crew or fast track your chances for a trade apprenticeship of your choice. Gold Coast Trades College may be able to assist you with work experience placement and support your transition into an apprenticeship of your choice.
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Get fit for an Apprenticeship or other employment opportunities by undertaking a Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp or Extended course. Our pre-apprenticeship programs are designed to give you the right level of skills and knowledge to impress an employer and hit the ground running in an entry-level position.
In addition to learning practical skills and gaining an understanding of the specific units of competency that make up the qualification, you will also receive training and guidance on how to apply for jobs, what employers are looking for, and general employability skills.
You will receive a customised resume, job hunting advice, and introductions to the industry and providing you are committed and keen, we will help you find work experience and if possible, permanent employment.
Our VET in Schools are for students still in school. Please click on this link for further details: VET in Schools
8 core units
3 elective units
CPCCCM1011 Undertake basic estimation and costing
CPCCCM2004 Handle construction materials
CPCCCM2005 Use construction tools and equipment
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCOM1012 Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCOM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCVE1011 Undertake a basic construction project
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOM1014 Conduct workplace communication
CPCCOM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2006 Apply basic levelling procedures
START DATE:
25th November 2024
8th January 2025
Please call our office for further information.
☎ (07) 5669 9000
Theory training is delivered face-to-face in conjunction with our online learning platform, College Cloud, in a classroom setting and will involve presentations, classroom discussions, breakout activities and role-plays. GCTC campus has fully equipped workshop spaces designed to simulate real-life work sites.
Practical training and assessment activities are conducted in the workshops and in the large campus courtyard.
The course is delivered face to face combining the classroom delivery and simulated work environments. Learners are required to engage in self-paced study conducted outside of scheduled training days to enable learners to deepen their understanding of the content and to prepare for training the following week.
The following entry requirements apply to ensure applicants are able to fully engage in the course and have the required learning capacity to meeting the course requirements.
Learners must:
You may be eligible to receive the Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee funding for this course.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidises course fees for Queenslanders to help them access training and complete their first post-school certificate III qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-entre the workforce or advance their career.
It also supports school student to access training and Queensland’s Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing fee-free training in high priority qualifications.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee is targeted at Certificate III qualification because they are considered the entry-level qualification most often needed to gain employment in many industry sectors.
Foundation skills and lower-level vocational qualifications may also be delivered in certain circumstances.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidises your vocational education and training course fees.
This means that instead of paying the full costs of a training course, you will pay a reduced amount, making training more affordable and accessible.
Individual student eligibility criteria apply, please contact the College on 07 556 9000 for more information. Eligible participants will only need to pay the following co-contribution fee:
Non-Concession $220
Concession $110
For those not eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee funding you can still undertake the course by paying the full fee:
Fee For Service $2,750 (payment plans available)
Steel Capped Boots, Hi-Vis Shirt provided, Laptop/tablet
This qualification provides a pathway into a wide range of Certificate III trade qualifications including Carpentry, Painting, Tiling, Plastering, Plumbing and Landscape Construction. The ideal pathway for our target learner is to gain a trade apprenticeship in the construction industry.
This qualification introduces the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations to the student. The units of competency cover essential work health and safety requirements, the industrial and work organisation structure, communication skills, work planning, and basic use of tools and materials.
In addition to the ideal outcome of an apprenticeship in the construction industry, this program can assist graduates in gaining a wide range of entry level jobs in the construction, resources, landscaping and trade related industries. Further, all graduates will hold their Construction Industry Safety Induction (White Card) which will allow them to enter and work on construction sites.
To enrol into one of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs please submit your expression of interest by entering your details here:
To enrol into one of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programs please submit your expression of interest by entering your details here:
To learn more, get in touch with us today!
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Gold Coast Trades College has been dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled professionals for over 20 years now.
With a focus on hands-on learning, industry-relevant qualifications and quality, no “corner cutting” training , GCTC lead the way for our apprentices to become reputable, confident, and industry-ready tradesmen & tradeswomen.
Our flexible training structure, developed specifically to suit the demands of the Trades industry, is backed by experienced trainers and strong industry partnerships. Our wonderful team provides a supportive environment for students to grow, learn, and advance their careers, making it a trusted choice for trades-based education in Queensland.
